Articles tagged: COVID-19
ALC begins COVID jabs
Colac meat processor Australian Lamb Company has begun its COVID-19 vaccination program, with more than 50 workers already receiving a jab.
Vaccinations begin at abattoir
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company will begin its COVID-19 vaccination rollout today.
Protection for health workers
The administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has continued in Colac, with priority Colac Area Health staff receiving the jab.
Grants cover COVID
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says the health service continues to monitor its needs and whether it requires government support for COVID-19 costs.
Emergency measures and travel ban extended
The Victorian Government has successfully extended its state of emergency until December, with a Western Victoria crossbench MP providing a key deadlock-breaking vote.
First COVID-19 vaccines rolled out in Colac
Barbara Howard has made Colac history.
Sewage submarine a success
A “sewage submarine” trialled in Colac could change how global authorities track COVID-19 outbreaks, its developers say.
Restrictions to ease further tonight
Victoria will return to its COVID-safe summer rules from midnight tonight, on par with the most lenient lockdown rules in recent months.
Restrictions might come down
Premier Daniel Andrews will announce today whether COVID restrictions will ease further following a five-day snap lockdown earlier this month.
Jobseeker rate rise criticised
The Federal Government will increase its base Jobseeker rate from April, but unemployed Australians will lose $100 a fortnight when COVID-19 supplements end next month.
Barwon Health begins COVID-19 jabs
Colac is the near the top of Barwon Health’s priority COVID-19 vaccination list under the service’s regional rollout that begins this week.
Lockdown compensation
Small businesses in the hospitality, tourism, events and creative industries that suffered due to last week’s COVID-19 lockdown can apply for State Government grants.
Lockdown ends at midnight
Victoria's state-wide lockdown will end at midnight tonight, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed.
Andrews backs Avalon quarantine, as Victoria waits for restrictions announcement
The Victorian Government is planning a restructured international quarantine model that could see Avalon Airport host a dedicated facility, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed, while he will announce today whether Victoria will exit its lockdown at midnight as planned.
Businesses call for bailouts after snap lockdown
Colac Chamber of Commerce is demanding the State Government compensates local businesses following a snap five-day lockdown forced them to close with almost zero notice.
Going crazy for crays at Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents have feasted on seafood delights as they stepped in to help after the snap cancellation of an Apollo Bay Seafood Festival event.
Coastal health body prepares for vaccine
Great Ocean Road Health is working closely with the Department of Health and Barwon south-west public health unit to plan and implement a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination program for the coastal region.
Snap lockdown hits Colac and district
How is the latest lockdown hitting Colac and district? Click here for coverage of health, council, schools, business, events and more.
Wedding bells ring just before curfew
Colac’s Peta Shearer wasn’t expecting to be married by the end of the day when she woke up on Friday morning.
Colac’s COVID rate was country’s highest
Colac’s COVID-19 outbreak was the largest-per-capita in Australia, the State Opposition’s response to the Victorian Parliament’s coronavirus report has revealed.
Agents plea for travel industry support
Colac’s travel agents have called for an extension of support payments for their industry with the impacts of COVID-19 set to last well into 2021.
Funding to help music industry bounce back
A Colac bar and a district music festival will benefit from State Government grants that aim to help the live music industry recover from the impact of COVID-19.
‘Traffic lights’ control border
Visitors and returning residents from regional New South Wales can come back to Victoria as the state adopts a “traffic light” and permit system for interstate travel from this week.
Busy weekend for virus clinic
Colac’s COVID-19 testing clinic opened at short notice across the weekend as scores of returned interstate travellers sought tests after outbreaks in Sydney and Melbourne.
