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Train services go ahead despite pandemic
Regional public transport services have remained mostly unaffected despite pressure from COVID-19.
No code brown for hospital
Colac Area Health has avoided a State Government-implemented code brown that starts today, but the health service’s chief says the hospital could implement one if necessary to respond to a Colac COVID-19 outbreak.
Touching support for driver
The Colac district community has united to help raise money for a Colac district woman as she recovers from a serious truck accident.
Repair work begins on damaged bridge
Repairs started yesterday on an Otways bridge damaged in a horrific crash last week.
Police crack down on drugs
A year into his new role, Colac and district’s detective-in-charge says preventing drug crime is high on the agenda for local investigators.
No Bay lobsters for South Korea
Apollo Bay’s rock lobsters are unlikely to hit South Korean tables any time soon, despite Australia signing a new agreement to export the crayfish to the emerging market.
Lightning causes grass fires
Colac district fire brigades responded quickly to two grass fires caused by lightning.
Strong interest in annual Corangamite awards
Corangamite Shire Council has nearly 40 residents and groups to pick from for the shire’s Australia Day honours this year.