Coronavirus

  • Licence testing for drivers gets put on hold

    VicRoads has suspended all light vehicle drivers’ licence tests and computer-based tests to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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  • Help available during job downturn

    A Colac financial planner says Colac residents are well-placed to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $66-billion economic stimulus package.

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  • Surf Coast sites cut hours

    Surf Coast Shire Council has closed all its public parks and equipment and is temporarily reducing opening times at Winchelsea and Lorne’s tips.

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  • Health staff’s kids get help at school

    A Colac primary school has helped ease the burden on the community’s healthcare workers by keeping their doors open for children of essential workers.

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  • Company spreads good will with generous gesture

    A Colac manufacturer is responding to the current crisis by giving away produce to people in need and is encouraging recipients to pay the gesture forward.

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  • Business as usual for Colac horse trainers

    It’s business as usual for Colac’s horse trainers despite Racing Victoria’s temporary ban on racing this week.

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  • ALC looking for workers amid coronavirus crisis

    With hundreds of people across Colac and district now facing the reality of unemployment due to coronavirus restrictions, one Colac employer is continuing to support locals.

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  • Butcher snags local support

    A Colac butcher is maintaining social distancing, and smiles, during the coronavirus crisis.

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