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COVID-19 roundup – district assesses impact of lockdown, amid surge in vaccinations
Apollo Bay business leaders say they’ll likely dodge devastating impacts from the current seven-day lockdown, which falls during a quiet part of the year.
Vandalism costs thousands
Colac concreters say the level of local vandalism is beyond a joke, calling on residents to keep an eye out for people interfering with public works.
Car flips in wet weather
“Everybody was walking around saying how lucky it was; the car was just mangled.”
New beds at Corangamarah
Colac’s Corangamarah aged-care home has welcomed the first lot of its new beds, that will replace current beds that are more than 20 years old.
Surf Coast commits to tackling housing crisis
Lorne business leaders say they’re ready to work with authorities for solutions to the town’s worker accommodation crisis.
Cricket club scores in Victorian budget
Colac district cricketers will mark centre on new pitches next summer thanks to State Budget funding.
Study looks at waterlogging
Grain industry advisors and analysts in the high rainfall zone will benefit from new research into the impacts of waterlogging.
Guide to manage pasture dieback
A new pasture dieback management guide brings together the latest information on underlying factors and management strategies.
Market follows state trend
Livestock agents are expecting about 500 head of cattle will go up at Colac’s store cattle sale on Friday.
Agencies crack down on illegal firewood
Environment authorities are targeting people attempting to illegally cut or remove trees for firewood from public land.
National awards for Rotaract
Otway Rotaract has picked up two national awards, recognising the volunteer group’s community initiatives.
Letters to the editor
Readers write in about vaccinations, Reconciliation and road safety.
Cash boost for rural roads
Swan Marsh-Stonyford Road will receive an upgrade worth more than $500,000 under a State Government funding round.
Non-voters fined
The Victorian Electoral Commission is urging Victorians who have outstanding non-voting fines to pay up before the matter escalates to Fines Victoria.
Surf Coast chips in for regional events
Local tourism, creative and community events have received funding boosts as they welcome back patrons following COVID-19.
A glimpse of history during dress-up day
Sacred Heart Primary School students have celebrated 200 years of Catholic education in Australia with a week of festivities.
