Articles tagged: COVID restrictions
Freedom here as restrictions end for state
Density limits are gone, masks are off almost everywhere and isolation rules ease from today as Victoria locks in its post-COVID normal.
Colac spotless in COVID check
Colac and district businesses have impressed State Government officials with their COVID compliance, after they found no rule breaches. Authorised COVID safety officers visited 10 business across Colac Otway Shire during the Melbourne Cup long weekend and found all venues were compliant, issuing zero infringements or warnings. The state’s justice department targeted hospitality and retail […]
NSW border open as interstate travel resumes
Victoria’s border is now open to all parts of Australia for the first time in six months.
Pub overcomes COVID hurdle
Colac’s Union Club Hotel has reopened its bar and bistro areas after catching up with an abrupt change to the State Government’s reopening laws.
BACK IN ACTION: Businesses rejoice as holiday crowds flock to region
Colac and district tourism businesses have welcomed back Melbourne travellers with open arms and are confident they’re finally on the road to recovery from COVID-19.
Bookings are surging as state opens back up
Colac’s Otway Gate Motel says booking numbers are already surging ahead of the reunification of Victoria this week.
Caravan confusion over vaccine rules
Confusion surrounds vaccination rules for Colac and district caravan parks just days from an expected surge of visitors starting this weekend.
Overseas travel back next month for Victorians
Victorians will be allowed to travel overseas from next week.
FREEDOM BECKONS: State prepares to reunite, before restrictions go for good
Local tourism businesses expect a bumper Melbourne Cup weekend to be the platform for a rewarding summer, when Melbourne residents make their long-awaited return later this week. Meanwhile, the state has outlined rules for the state’s freedom day next month when it reaches 90-per-cent vaccination, which will lift almost all COVID restrictions for good.
Jab rule change causes late pub headache
A last-minute State Government backflip has crushed hopes of a Colac pub opening for sit-down service for the first time in two months.
State hits shot milestone
Colac and district’s COVID restrictions have slightly eased today after Victoria reached a first-dose vaccination milestone.
Lockdown harms tourism economy
Lorne’s latest lockdown has worsened an existing worker shortage at the coastal town, which traders fear could impact businesses into summer.
Traders want jab certainty
Colac businesses want tighter enforcement of vaccination rules as the district opens up from COVID restrictions, amid concern traders will wear costs of enforcement.
Vaxxed Vics allowed to return
Vaccinated Victorians stuck in Sydney and Canberra can return home from the end of this month.
Tools down: Builders count cost of sudden shutdown
A major Colac construction employer says two thirds of its build sites have downed tools following a sudden shutdown of the industry for large parts of Victoria.
Restrictions ease for indoor gyms, pools
Local indoor recreation facilities including gyms and pool can reopen from tomorrow under eased COVID restrictions, as Victoria reaches a major vaccination milestone.
Inspections and jabs ramp up for construction
The State Government is cracking down on COVID transmission in the construction industry, and has launched a compliance blitz and priority vaccine access for workers.
Concerns over ID checks
An Apollo Bay business owner has called on the State Government to clear confusion around identification check rules for regional Victorian businesses.
Tourists eager to return to coastal hotspots
An Apollo Bay tourism business said its phones have been ringing off the hook since an announcement regional Victoria would exit lockdown this week.
Rules relaxed, but restrictions cause headaches
It’s groundhog reopening day across the Colac district, with many businesses welcoming back customers today as the region emerges from lockdown once again. But local hospitality traders remain exasperated at strict patron caps under rules that took effect overnight.
Restrictions remain until next week
Premier Daniel Andrews says he expects Colac and district's lockdown to end next week, timeframes and specific rules of new restrictions remain unclear.
Call to free Colac from lockdown
Colac’s state MP Richard Riordan has demanded Colac and district be freed from lockdown, as the State Government prepares a roadmap out of COVID restrictions.
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.
