Articles by: Greta Lannen
Pathology closure sparks fear of delays for tests
The shock closure of a Colac pathology laboratory means patients will have to wait for their pathology results and treatment, with samples going to Geelong or Melbourne for testing.
Security cameras film suspected charity thief
Security cameras at Colac’s Routley’s Bakery have captured a woman stealing a staff tip jar from the front counter of the shop.
Donations stolen from charity tins
A string of thefts along Colac’s Murray Street has targeted charity donation jars.
Fifty-year journey earns recognition
Living with type one diabetes for 50 years has come with its challenges, but Forrest Primary School principal Darryl Harty wants to send a positive message to people living with the condition.
Online love for Great Ocean Road
Tourists and visitors are sharing the beauty of the Great Ocean Road around the world, with the iconic road becoming the world’s most “Instagrammed” road trip.
Rider overcomes a grim diagnosis
When doctors told Colac’s David Ponton he would be incapable of rehabilitation after a stroke paralysed the left side of his body, he said to his wife, “nobody asked me”.
Rainforest attraction opens after upgrade
Refurbishments of a barbecue area and picnic shelter have added to the experience at the Otways’ Melba Gully.
Patients wait 18 months for public dental services
The average waiting time for Colac’s public dental service sits just below the state average, but people can still expect to wait a year and a half on average for dental care.
Merger plan approved for seniors’ services
South West Do Care members have voted overwhelmingly in support of a merger with Colac Area Health.
Pair on adventure to outback show
A Colac couple will travel 2200 kilometres to volunteer at a music festival in Queensland’s remote Simpson Desert to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Golden tresses going for a good cause
After four years of growing his hair, Colac’s Hudson Armstrong will be cutting his locks and donating them to charity.
Brave Lorne police honoured
Two Lorne police officers have earned commendations for their heroic efforts rescuing drowning swimmers.
Flu infections soaring across Colac district
Flu cases in the Colac Otway region this year are eight times worse than this time last year.
TOURIST BOOST
Colac could see a new whiskey distillery in its main street, with interest from an interstate company to take over the empty Mitre 10 site.
Queen’s Birthday honour for district volunteer
Humbled, honoured and humiliated were the words Cobden’s Les Sumner used to describe his new title.
