Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Winter booster available for over-30s

    People aged over 30 will now be able to access a fourth COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce severe disease from the emerging surge of new Omicron variants.

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  • Winchelsea help after NSW flood

    Winchelsea SES member Neil McInnes has travelled to New South Wales to assist with flood efforts, as communities across the border again deal with the devastating toll of flooding.

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  • Vic extends virus orders

    Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s pandemic orders until October, as the state continues to manage the challenges of COVID-19 during winter.

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  • Solid turnout for inaugural meeting

    A group of volunteers with a knack for repairs and mission to reduce waste are supporting the launch of the Colac Otway Repair Café.

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  • COVID, flu drugs on offer

    A Colac doctor is encouraging at-risk immunocompromised community members to access antiviral medication when they test positive to the flu or COVID-19, as cases continue to surge.

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  • Medical students begin Colac placements

    A group of first-year Deakin University medical students will spend time in Colac this week as part of a Rural Immersion Program.

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  • Kids lap up holidays

    The cold weather hasn’t stopped Colac district kids from getting out and about during the school holidays.

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  • Otways chocolaterie set to close its doors

    A Forrest sweet stop and tourism drawcard will close its doors after almost five years, in what the owners have called a bittersweet decision.

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