COVID-19
Testing site opened for Winchelsea residents
A pop-up COVID-19 testing site opened at Winchelsea yesterday.
Coastal COVID tests
Lorne Community Hospital continues to test people with symptoms for COVID-19 at its pop-up testing site. The site is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm. Pictured are Kathryn Coumans and acute nurse unit manager Jason Phieler.
Pen selling back at Colac saleyards
Pen selling will return for Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly cattle markets from tomorrow.
No reprieve for motels
The winter school holidays have brought no reprieve to Colac Otway accommodation owners, with a Colac motel manager reporting a 70-per-cent drop in bookings compared with this time last year.
New coast test sites
The Department of Health and Human Services has introduced COVID-19 testing clinics at Apollo Bay and Lorne.
Movie magic is back in Colac
Colac Cinemas have reopened. Movie lovers can book in for a blockbuster film and enjoy a Bulla choc top while they’re at it.
Mock scenario prepares staff
Great Ocean Road Health staff have taken part in a mock COVID-19 outbreak scenario as they continue to prepare for a possible outbreak at their health services.
Holiday at home to keep COVID at bay: Schram
Colac Otway mayor Jason Schram has urged residents to continue coronavirus measures and avoid travelling to Melbourne as case numbers there rise.