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Arts can thrive despite crisis
Coronavirus shutdowns could help foster the next generation of artists, a Colac district arts leader says.
Two Corangamite cases among COVID-19 figure
The number of coronavirus cases in Victoria surpassed 1000 yesterday, as the death toll rose to five.
Colac man’s coronavirus bail plea ignored
A Colac man accused of guns, drugs, family violence and driving offences will remain in custody after using the coronavirus outbreak to renew a bail attempt.
Shelters continue with rescues
Colac district animal shelters say they are continuing their work with few interruptions from the coronavirus pandemic.
MP sprays state’s solo fishing ban
Colac’s state MP has demanded an explanation from the State Government after it banned solo recreational fishing under stage three of its coronavirus lockdown.
The power of play prevails
A Colac district paediatric occupational therapist has encouraged parents and carers to support play-based learning in their children, at a time when many families are spending more time at home.
Impressive support for women’s charity
Colac West Rotary Club president Lyn Crook says Colac and district people have still given generously to support at-risk women, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Drug driver loses father’s ute
A Colac man who failed a roadside drug test and gave police a fake name has lost his dad’s ute for a month.