State Government
COVID rules slashed, more easing to come
Cinemas, play centres and community venues can reopen from today, Melbourne’s “ring of steel” has come down, and more restrictions will ease in two weeks.
Tutors will help kids bounce back from closure
The Victorian Government will spend an extra $250 million across its public schools next year to help students catch up from missed learning during the interrupted 2020 school
year.
$3-billion business boost from State Government
The State Government yesterday announced $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support for businesses during the ongoing pandemic.
Kinder gets $689,000 for centre expansion
Cobden Kindergarten will have a $689,000 expansion thanks to the State Government.
Cash for Bullen Merri boat ramp
Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri will receive $58,000 to design a new boat ramp for South Beach.
Track gets 26,000 sleepers
Rail workers have finished replacing more than 26,000 sleepers along the Warrnambool railway line, helping to provide smoother travel for Colac passengers.
Basketball support
Colac Basketball Association is the latest Colac and district sports group to receive State Government funding to cope with COVID-19 impacts.
COVID support assists artists and sports leagues
Three Colac district artists and two sports leagues will receive State Government grants to keep working through the COVID-19 pandemic.