COVID-19
Online help to stay connected at a distance
Colac’s streets might be quiet, but a Colac photographer is capturing families in action in the midst of self-isolation.
Schools will head online for term two
Colac and district school students will continue their schooling from home next week, after the State Government enforced remote learning to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
No rush yet for financial advice
Colac Area Health’s financial counsellor says that there hasn’t been an increased demand for counselling in recent weeks, but she expects it to ramp up in the coming months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bags full of kindness for families in need
A Sydney woman with family ties in Colac is lending a hand to Colac and district families and elderly people who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Let’s talk about Covid impact
A Colac group aiming to reduce the stigma of mental illness has highlighted the damaging impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on people’s mental health, and encouraged people to reach out for help.
Arts can thrive despite crisis
Coronavirus shutdowns could help foster the next generation of artists, a Colac district arts leader says.
Two Corangamite cases among COVID-19 figure
The number of coronavirus cases in Victoria surpassed 1000 yesterday, as the death toll rose to five.
Mayor impressed at community’s actions
Colac Otway Shire mayor Cr Jason Schram reflects on the community response to the coronavirus crisis.