Articles by Greta Lannen
Shorter waits for treatment
Ambulance response times to code one incidents in Colac Otway slightly improved in the latest quarter, new data says, as Ambulance Victoria fast-tracks new paramedics with the pandemic continuing to break records for demand.
Bulla scoops budget funding
A new Bulla consumer experience centre in Colac aimed to boost tourism, create local jobs and celebrate local produce will benefit from a sweet funding win.
Visit turns to rewarding career
It’s fair to say becoming the principal of Apollo Bay P-12 College was never on the agenda for Brian Humphries when he arrived at the school with a 12-month plan back in 2002.
District cash in budget – trains, roads and aged-care boost
Construction of a Colac district roundabout, a new aged-care home at Camperdown, ongoing protection for the Great Ocean Road and VLocity trains on the Warrnambool line will all receive funding boosts as part of the State Budget.
Paying tribute to midwives
“It’s such an honour and a privilege to be part of such a special time in people’s lives.”
Motorist freed after Princes Highway collision
A woman was trapped in her damaged car for up to an hour after a three-car crash on the Princes Highway west of Colac.
Bumper business at Birre
A Birregurra business says trade shot up to another level over the school holidays, and says that travel freedoms, local sport and contract workers are keeping his store busy.
Colac’s cutting-edge health research
Two Colac Area Health researchers have earnt recognition for their work, as part of the health service’s first virtual research symposium this week.