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Victoria tightens gun laws
Colac and district licensed firearms dealers and owners will face tougher rules for the use and storage of firearms, after the State Government proposed new legislation.
Letters to the editor
Vaccines, council actions on climate change, electric power and rapid testing for COVID-19 feature in today’s letters.
Rules relaxed, but restrictions cause headaches
It’s groundhog reopening day across the Colac district, with many businesses welcoming back customers today as the region emerges from lockdown once again. But local hospitality traders remain exasperated at strict patron caps under rules that took effect overnight.
Virtual visit for State Governor
Victoria’s viceregal figurehead will hear from Colac Otway community and industry leaders today about how they’ve fared during the pandemic.
Lockdown to end from Friday
Colac and district’s lockdown will end from midnight tomorrow night, with businesses and schools able to partially reopen on Friday.
Plea to leave seals alone
Wildlife authorities have issued a warning about the danger of wild seal interactions after worrying incidents on the Otways coast in recent weeks.
Call for more Afghan support
An Apollo Bay support group has joined a campaign to plead for a stronger humanitarian response for Afghan refugees.