Coronavirus
Abbatoir due to re-open
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company is set to re-open today, pending final approval from state health authorities.
Colac residents follow isolation advice
The Colac district is bucking a state-wide trend of non-compliance with COVID-19 self-isolation orders.
Playground and library lockdowns
Corangamite Shire Council’s playgrounds and skate parks, sport facilities, halls, theatre, libraries and Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre have closed for stage three COVID-19 restrictions.
Sewing circle helps health service
Timboon and District Healthcare Service has called on community members to join an effort to sew face masks for the service’s staff and volunteers.
Apostles closed to the public
The Twelve Apostles are closed to the public, while the Great Otway National Park is open to nearby residents only as part of COVID-19 stage three restrictions.
Colac Otway COVID-19 total cases hit 101
Colac Otway’s total coronavirus case numbers have hit 101, with 91 of them active.
Mixed news for unemployment
Colac and district’s unemployment rates were at historic lows in March before COVID-19 shutdowns hit the state and likely pushed the rate up again.
Libraries closing
Colac and district libraries will close at the end of today for at least six weeks due to COVID-19 state three lockdowns.