Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Church ministers bid fond farewell

    The beautiful Colac Otway region and friendships with congregation members, fellow church ministers and community people will be what Colac Uniting Church minister Stephen Ratcliffe misses most when he departs Colac.

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  • A mate’s memory inspires big climb

    It was while Luke Rollnik was standing on top of the world – the summit of Mount Everest – that he took a moment to remember a mate and mentor.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    The wow-factor is clear as soon as you arrive at 1209 Corangamite Lake Road, Alvie.

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  • Heart disease continues toll on region

    Coronary heart disease is still the biggest killer of Colac Otway residents, new data shows, but the number of deaths in the shire has dropped.

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  • Men hearing messages at health night

    Health check-ups, regular exercise and talking to a mate or mental health professional were the big messages at a men’s health night, led by Colac Area Health.

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  • State recognition for Corangamite campaign

    A campaign promoting the Volcanic Lakes and Plains region has won a state excellence award.

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  • Busted bridge back in action by next month

    The replacement of a Chapple Vale bridge that collapsed into Gellibrand River last year is set to be complete next month.

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  • Get up and exercise to reduce risk of a stroke

    Health professionals are encouraging Colac Otway people to get physical and spend less time sitting down to significantly reduce their risk of stroke.

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