Corangamite Shire
Camperdown training pays off
Twenty months of preparations were immediately put to use when news came through that Corangamite Shire had recorded a positive COVID-19 case.
New cases were isolating
Two family members of a COVID-19-positive person in Corangamite Shire have also tested positive to the virus.
Second COVID case in Corangamite
A second person in Corangamite Shire has tested positive to COVID-19.
Camperdown’s quick response to exposure
Corangamite Shire mayor Ruth Gstrein says the Camperdown community’s response to COVID-19 exposure sites in the town has been terrific.
Cash to assist event recovery
Colac Otway and Corangamite shires will receive funding to accelerate the recovery of community events due to the pandemic.
Long drive for COVID test
South West Healthcare says COVID-19 testing clinics are not a realistic option for every rural town, after a report that a Camperdown resident had to pay to get tested at a local GP clinic.
Concern at bank cutback
Commonwealth Bank customers at Camperdown have had their access hours cut, following an Australia-wide change to banking.
Winner praised for emergency and charity work
John Kavanagh’s 64 years of volunteer community service has earned him recognition as Corangamite Shire’s 2021 Citizen of the Year.