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Helpline opens but no cases yet in Colac
Colac Otway Shire still had no cases of COVID-19 as of lunchtime yesterday, but surrounding shires have had positive cases.
Visitors ignore virus warnings
Beachgoers and campers continuing to visit the Otways region have shocked residents and forced Surf Coast Shire Council to close all its beaches.
School camp upgrade gets tick of approval
Corangamite Shire Council has approved an upgrade for one of the shire’s biggest tourism attractions but wants more time to decide on its waste management contract.
Lights off for lighthouse
The Otways’ campsites and the Cape Otway Lightstation have closed to the public as Parks Victoria aims to prevent the spread of coronavirus in its facilities.
Birre blooms business calls for more local support
A Birregurra nursery is among the businesses calling for local support to help ride the bumps from the coronavirus pandemic, as wedding bouquet orders dry up.
Town square for Bay could fix intersection
Apollo Bay’s iconic war memorial would become the town’s civic square, under a new community proposal.
Keeping cheerful in lockdown
Flower deliveries, emails, Skype calls and window visits are the new ways Barongarook Gardens aged care home residents are keeping in contact with their families.
Non-urgent surgery pause
The State Government has halted all non-urgent elective surgery until further notice, as preparations escalate for the health system to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.