Earlier chapters
The bad times.
A historical reflection on the COVID years, kept apart from today’s visitor information.
Historical record · COVID years, 2020–2022 · Rewritten 24 October 2026
When everyday life changed
The COVID years disrupted travel, gatherings and ordinary routines across Australia. In a coastal town, restrictions and uncertainty also changed the way people could visit, meet and support local businesses.
This page replaces an earlier COVID information page. It is a reflection on that period, rather than a current health notice, a list of restrictions or advice about travelling now.
Keeping the past in its place
Old announcements can lose their context when they appear in search results years later. We’ve moved this page into the archive and removed it from the main visitor menu so the date and purpose are clear.
For current health information, use the Victorian Department of Health. For the changing life of the town, read the original stories.