Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Win for school safety projects

    Ten Colac district schools will receive funding boosts for essential maintenance and bushfire preparedness projects.

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  • State changes COVID decree

    Testing and isolation requirements for Victorians who have recently had COVID-19 will change as new subvariants of the virus become more dominant.

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  • Dirty boots pose risk to bush

    Vegetation disease dieback is causing a significant threat to the Otways, but an environment authority is encouraging people to play their part to reduce the risk of the disease.

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  • First-hand lesson for first-years

    Deakin University students have immersed themselves in Colac’s medical scene and experienced what the Colac district community has to offer.

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  • Census data reveals Bay’s health burden

    Apollo Bay’s population is growing, getting older, and dealing with high levels of asthma, arthritis and cancer.

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  • James builds a solid career

    Having only just turned 18, Larpent’s James Hay already has a wealth of farming and agricultural experience behind him, and he’s relishing the opportunity to expand his knowledge and skills.

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  • New footbridge opening soon

    Colac Otway Shire Council expects a new footbridge over Colac’s Barongarook Creek will be ready for the public to use at the end of the month, after a delay in obtaining an engineer’s certification.

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  • Kids get crafty for NAIDOC

    A NAIDOC Week event at Colac Library has celebrated the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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