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.

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  • Long drive for COVID test

    South West Healthcare says COVID-19 testing clinics are not a realistic option for every rural town, after a report that a Camperdown resident had to pay to get tested at a local GP clinic.

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  • Events endure woolly period

    Irrewillipe sheep farmers Chris and Paula Riches are disappointed at the cancellation of two major events in the sheep calendar due to coronavirus.

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  • Exposure sites get removed

    There are no COVID-19 exposure sites remaining at Geelong and Barwon Heads.

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  • Council facilities re-open to public

    A host of Colac Otway Shire Council services have reopened under COVID-safe measures.

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  • School musical held off

    The latest COVID-19 lockdown has forced the postponement of Trinity College Colac’s stage production.

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  • High testing rate continues

    More than 400 Colac and district people had tests for COVID-19 during the state’s latest lockdown.

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  • OPENING UP: Kids return to school as footy and netball resume

    Colac and district families are rejoicing with schools set to re-open today as Victoria eases out of lockdown, while football and netball will resume this weekend.

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