Articles by: Greta Lannen
Debilitating scars of road trauma
A debilitating storm raging inside his head and severe life-long injuries that have made the simplest of tasks a frustrating and strenuous chore.
Praise for retiring cop
Colac Otway Shire mayor Marg White has praised long-time Colac Senior Sergeant Ken Slingsby for his dedicated service to the community as he officially marks his retirement.
Colac hosts fire aircraft training
Forest Fire Management Victoria, CFA and Parks Victoria crews have been immersed in fire aircraft training at Colac Airfield.
Man injured in motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist was hospitalised after he crashed on a blind bend at Lorne.
Colac man found with drugs worth $90K
A Colac man on bail for drug-related matters, has been arrested and charged in a separate incident after police found him in possession of almost $100,000 worth of methylamphetamine.
Strictly fun for Jamie’s latest show
Love is in the air for Geelong audiences who have been embracing the performance of Colac’s very own star of the stage Jamie McGuane and his co-stars in Strictly Ballroom the musical.
Dee inspired by surrounds
Whether it’s the cheeky expression of a bird, the colors of a tree’s bark or the flowing waters of a peaceful waterscape, Dee Matheson is always looking for her next painting within her natural surroundings.
Settling into Winchelsea
When Lorraine and Brian Stubbs stopped in Winchelsea for a coffee, they knew they’d found their new home.
Doctor shortage the ‘new normal’
Colac is in the grips of potentially its worst doctor shortage, with no reprieve expected this year.
Signs replaced after damage
The Department of Transport and Planning says it is replacing damaged road signs along Colac-Lavers Hill Road, after about a dozen were completely knocked over.
Fighters impress at World Cup
Three Colac karate fighters have returned from an international competition ranked among the world’s best.
Theft of honesty box shocks local farmer
A Colac district potato farmer says he’s disappointed by the theft of his farm’s money-filled honesty box.
Sign destruction risks road safety
An Otways resident has raised concerns about damage to road signs along Colac-Lavers Hill Road.
Driver uninjured in crash at highway roundabout
Heavy haulage vehicles and a crane were called in to flip a truck that rolled over in Colac East.
Local SES volunteers assisting with floods
Colac SES volunteers have wasted no time in travelling further afield to assist with flood efforts in Victoria and Queensland.
Darts sensation inspires locals
The Colac Darts Association is hoping the push for a Colac based junior competition will help produce the next darts star, and maybe Colac’s own Luke Littler.
Perfect start to 2024
Winchelsea’s Kaitlin Boys and Tyler Hunt have had a start to 2024 that they’ll never forget.
Colac Otway records rise in crime
There was a rise in crime in Colac Otway last year, with criminal damage the top offence, but Colac Detective Senior Constable Rob Ashton said it was not all doom and gloom.
Coastal news in brief
About two dozen seal carcasses have washed ashore between Apollo Bay and Wye River following storm activity during December.
Shine a spotlight on local produce
The State Government is calling on regional towns to get creative and show off their locally produced food and drinks, as part of the Regional Activation Grants Program.
Change to Warrnambool train line timetable
A temporary train timetable for the Warrnambool line will come into effect next week for three months, due to temporary speed restrictions as part of line upgrades.
COVID cases increase but hospitalisation low
Community transmission of COVID-19 in Colac has surged during the Christmas and new year period, with Colac Hospital averaging two COVID-19 hospitalisations per week.
Red Violets flow
It’s set to be a big year for Colac district indie-folk duo the Red Violets, with the release of their debut album, after years of musical connection and creativity.
Drivers, passenger uninjured in smash
A Colac public bus came off worse for wear after it collided with a truck, but its driver managed to finish his route.
