State Government

  • School’s in: Government allows return to class

    Some Colac and district students and teachers will start to return to school in two weeks, after the State Government said the transition back to onsite learning was safe.

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  • Virus postpones duck hunting

    Coronavirus stage three restrictions have postponed Victoria’s duck hunting season until at least May 12.

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  • Extension for hunting licences after virus lockdowns

    Recreational hunters will receive a one-year extension to their game licences after the State Government banned recreational hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Elective surgeries resume next week

    Elective surgeries at the state’s public and private hospitals will start to resume next week, where safe to do so, after a slowdown in the number of new coronavirus cases.

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  • Coverage boost for Jancourt East residents

    Telstra has switched on a new mobile phone tower at Jancourt East in the west Otways, bringing mobile coverage to the area for the first time.

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  • 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.

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  • Non-urgent surgery pause

    The State Government has halted all non-urgent elective surgery until further notice, as preparations escalate for the health system to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • $500,000 expansion for trails

    Forrest will cement its spot as the state’s must-see mountain bike destination, with the announcement of new trails.

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