COVID-19

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Lockdown ends at midnight

    Victoria’s state-wide lockdown will end at midnight tonight, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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