COVID-19
Regional restrictions stay
There’s no timeline on further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria as Melbourne’s outbreak continues.
Traders on watch for city escapees
Colac and district businesses are on high alert for Melbourne residents illegally visiting the region, following widespread reports of rule breaking in recent days.
COVID causes box office flop
COVID-19 put the cinema industry through the ringer, but Colac Cinemas are hoping for a touch of normalcy.
Colac Otway’s public services now back open
Colac Otway Shire Council has reopened most of its services as regional Victoria’s snap COVID-19 lockdown eases.
Hundreds get tested during past weeks
Colac’s COVID-19 testing clinic has tested 277 people in the past two weeks.
Lockdown to end for regional Victoria
Regional Victorians won’t need a reason to leave home from midnight, with the lockdown to end.
Vaccine access extended amid growing cluster
Colac and district residents are eagerly waiting to see if the state’s sixth COVID-19 lockdown will be effective in stopping the spread of a new outbreak of the Delta strain of COVID-19.
Show focus turns to 2022
COVID-19 uncertainty has stopped the annual Colac show for the second time, but committee organisers say this won’t stop preparations for next year.