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ALC looking for workers amid coronavirus crisis
With hundreds of people across Colac and district now facing the reality of unemployment due to coronavirus restrictions, one Colac employer is continuing to support locals.
Butcher snags local support
A Colac butcher is maintaining social distancing, and smiles, during the coronavirus crisis.
Work begins on $9-million rail upgrade
Buses have replaced trains between Geelong and Warrnambool due to a $9-million track maintenance project.
Hospital establishes dedicated COVID-19 test site
Colac Area Health has a new COVID-19 testing site, as increasing numbers attend the hospital with concerns of coronavirus.
Thousands fewer flying foxes
Flying fox numbers have decreased by the thousands at the Colac Botanic Gardens this week.
Coronavirus forces playground closures
Playgrounds and skate parks across Colac Otway Shire have closed as the council urges families to do the right thing and stay home.
Corangamite votes to offer rate relief
Rate relief is on the way for Corangamite Shire residents, after councilors voted to ease coronavirus-caused financial stress.
Surf Coast’s kindergartens shut
Surf Coast Shire Council closed its kindergartens for holidays early this week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.