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  • Push to close Ocean Road

    The Great Ocean Road and neighbouring beaches should close if people continue to visit the region and ignore calls to stay at home, Senator Sarah Henderson says.

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  • No COVID-19 cases yet in Colac

    Colac is still yet to see a confirmed case of COVID-19, as a dedicated helpline and coronavirus testing centre phone number aims to streamline people accessing tests and assist the community.

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  • Please collect your wheels

    Colac police want to return a bicycle to its rightful owner.

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  • Apollo Bay pushes to deter surge in visitors

    An Apollo Bay business leader has encouraged coastal residents to remain kind during the coronavirus pandemic and told people to avoid unessential travel to the town.

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  • Semi-permanent residents return to Wye River

    Wye River’s General Store manager says the town has had an increase in semi-permanent residents returning to self-isolate or quarantine at their holiday homes during the coronavirus
    pandemic.

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  • Apollo Bay getaways postponed

    The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce to postpone its offer of free accommodation to volunteer firefighters.

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  • Gardens café gets green light

    Colac’s botanic café will reopen its doors after receiving the thumbs up from the community, with new proprietor Teghan Fraser indicating she was keen to get started.

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  • Beach closures deter visitors

    Surf Coast Shire Council says its decision to close beaches and nearby access roads and car parks will deter people from gathering in the public areas.

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