Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Welcome to ‘Greatopia’

    A new tourism campaign is encouraging people to explore the Great Ocean Road region, reminding people of the beauty and opportunities that beckon them to “Greatopia”.

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  • Library’s hours set for change

    Colac Library will reduce its opening hours and Apollo Bay will increase its opening hours, as the Geelong Regional Library Corporation tweaks them to manage operational needs.

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  • New bridge arriving at creek

    Colac Otway Shire Council is set to install a new Barongarook Creek pedestrian bridge today.

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  • Testing scaled back

    Colac Area Health has wound back its COVID-19 testing and vaccination hours in response to low attendees and attempts to manage staff shortages across the organisation.

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  • Driving force behind rare, powerful racer

    There is a rich history and fascinating origin behind the Jaguar XK120 car, and Colac’s Geoff O’Neill is a proud owner of the rare vehicle.

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  • Head-on crash at hospital

    A 50-year-old woman went to Colac hospital for observation after her vehicle crossed to the wrong side of the road, causing a head-on car crash on Connor Street.

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  • Museum plans to expand

    The Apollo Bay Museum hopes to expand its premises to maximise the site’s potential and benefit the whole community.

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  • Cultural visit at Sacred Heart

    “Everybody matters. You matter, you belong.” That was Dr Miriam Rose Ungunmerr Baumann’s message to Sacred Heart Primary School staff and students, during a special visit to the Colac school as part of National Reconciliation Week.

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