Coronavirus

  • Federal Government extends JobKeeper, but slashes payments

    The Federal Government will extend its JobKeeper and JobSeeker schemes beyond September but reduce payments, as Colac businesses face economic uncertainty amid a local COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • Cobden addresses rumours

    Cobden Football Netball Club has addressed rumours around a connection between the club and Trinity College Colac’s positive COVID-19 case.

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  • Hundreds take virus test

    Colac Area Health has tested almost 900 people for COVID-19 across the past three days and is encouraging every community member with coronavirus symptoms to access testing.

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  • Community responds as Colac COVID cases reach 27

    Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Colac Otway Shire have risen to 27 as Colac goes into a self-imposed lockdown, with businesses, schools and public facilities shutting down amid community transmission fears.

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  • Colac COVID cases rise to 27

    There are now 27 active COVID-19 cases in Colac Otway.

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  • Twelve cases in Colac COVID cluster

    Colac’s COVID-19 cluster has reached 12 cases on official counts.

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  • COVID CLUSTER: Colac school closes and workplaces on alert after six positive tests

    At least six people have contracted COVID-19 as part of a Colac cluster.

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  • Football, netball and soccer all suspended

    A coronavirus cluster in Colac has forced Colac district sporting clubs to cancel matches over the weekend and this week, with uncertainty around upcoming matches.

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