Articles by Greta Lannen
Footy fines foster fundraising
A photo of a Birregurra footballer in the Colac Herald would usually cost them a $5 fine to help fund the end-of-year footy trip, but Jonty Graham’s newspaper appearance has supported an even worthier cause.
Perfect lawns without the effort
Imagine mowing your lawns without lifting a finger. That’s what Colac’s Trevor O’Dowd does, and he hasn’t looked back.
Thousands raised for hospital
Two Colac district fundraisers have collected more than $32,000 to support sick children and their families in a record-breaking year for the Good Friday Appeal.
Roadside rest stop has quiet weekend
Colac Driver Reviver volunteers remain hopeful they will see increasing numbers at the site once more international travellers return to Australia, despite a quiet Easter long weekend.
Poetry mixes with live music
While words and conversation are what make up Linnet Hunter’s work and art, it is peace and solitude that help form her words and inspire her creative process.
Flu shot mandate confirmed
Colac district healthcare workers must receive a flu vaccine by August as part of Health Department orders.
New nursing head for Apollo Bay
Great Ocean Road Health’s Apollo Bay campus’s new director of nursing Ingrid Rial says she’s excited to work with a like-minded team to provide healthcare to rural communities.
Radiology change welcomed
A Colac GP and Colac Area Health’s chief executive have welcomed a new radiology imaging services provider, that will provide a high-quality and accessible service locally.