COVID restrictions

  • Businesses relieved with early exit, but want consideration in lockdown decisions

    Colac businesses were “over the moon” to receive an early restrictions reprieve and resume trading yesterday after the state’s sixth lockdown. But calls have intensified for a more nuanced approach to state-wide restrictions after the Colac district went into lockdown despite zero cases escaping Melbourne.

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  • COVID-19 contacts released

    Victoria has released thousands of COVID close contacts from isolation as the state emerges from its latest outbreak.

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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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  • 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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  • Lockdown to lift tomorrow

    School, business and sport can all resume across Colac and district from tomorrow as Victoria’s lockdown lifts.

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  • Teachers’ work grows as restrictions change

    Confusion has surrounded learning arrangements at Colac Specialist School this week after it was caught off guard by a last-minute State Government rule change.

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  • Special needs students return under tweaked lockdown rules

    Students with disabilities can return to the classroom under tweaks to lockdown restrictions that take effect from today, while the State Government has also tightened its border with New South Wales to lock out returning Victorians, but outdoor work can resume for some industries.

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  • Mask restrictions ease for office workers

    Workplace mask rules have eased, and large venues can welcome more patrons under new COVID restrictions that begin today.

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