COVID-19
Second COVID case in Corangamite
A second person in Corangamite Shire has tested positive to COVID-19.
Lorne musician turns artist
A Lorne musician has traded the recording studio for a paintbrush to focus more on his family and keep his creativity burning.
Camperdown’s quick response to exposure
Corangamite Shire mayor Ruth Gstrein says the Camperdown community’s response to COVID-19 exposure sites in the town has been terrific.
Church restrictions continue
Colac Catholic priest Father Michael O’Toole says only having 30 people allowed in a church is disappointing news for his parish.
Vaxxed Vics allowed to return
Vaccinated Victorians stuck in Sydney and Canberra can return home from the end of this month.
Business support extended
State Government support will continue for select businesses until the end of September as Colac and district traders continue to grapple with restrictive COVID-19 restrictions.
Challenging roadmap for gyms
A Colac gym owner says he felt an obligation to the community to reopen his facility, but he would feel uneasy if the State Government asked him to turn away COVID-19 unvaccinated staff and patrons from his gym.
Vaccine rule causes construction headache
Spence Construction director Matt Gibson says his business is in a “precarious position” as COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory for construction workers this week.