Coronavirus

  • Riordan blocked in bid to hurry up COVID-19 inquiry

    State Government officials have stonewalled an attempt from Polwarth MP Richard Riordan to bring forward an inquiry into Victoria’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as the government faces increasing pressure while a second wave of the virus hits the state.

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  • More staff at COVID-19 clinic

    Colac Area Health has increased staff and resources at its COVID-19 testing clinic.

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  • Warrion Flower Show uprooted

    Only war has been able to stop the iconic Warrion Flower Show from blooming in its 120-year history.

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  • Travellers’ temperatures tested

    Lorne and Apollo Bay accommodation operators and people travelling to the coastal towns these school holidays will have access to onsite temperature testing.

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  • Testing site opened for Winchelsea residents

    A pop-up COVID-19 testing site opened at Winchelsea yesterday.

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  • Coastal COVID tests

    Lorne Community Hospital continues to test people with symptoms for COVID-19 at its pop-up testing site. The site is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm. Pictured are Kathryn Coumans and acute nurse unit manager Jason Phieler.

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  • Pen selling back at Colac saleyards

    Pen selling will return for Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly cattle markets from tomorrow.

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  • No reprieve for motels

    The winter school holidays have brought no reprieve to Colac Otway accommodation owners, with a Colac motel manager reporting a 70-per-cent drop in bookings compared with this time last year.

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