Articles by Greta Lannen
Fire project to protect community
Forrest, Barwon Downs, Barramunga and Gerangamete communities will benefit from a $50,000 grant that will support a project to work on resilience and preparedness for natural hazards.
Playful Peach bounces back
Whether she’s singing and dancing along with Emma Wiggle or running around with her dad’s Birregurra football teammates during warm-up, Peach Graham is an active and confident toddler.
Laps to support children
“Do it for the kids” is the driving factor behind a Colac fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Colac patients to benefit under radiology shake-up
A new radiology service provider at Colac’s hospital will help patients access expert scans locally and mean a smoother linkup with services at Geelong, officials say.
Bay braces for Easter rush
An Apollo Bay accommodation provider says it’s been a slow start to the school holidays, but he’s preparing for an influx of visitors as bookings hit 100-per-cent capacity in the next couple of weeks.
Trainee program begins
Two Colac people will take part in a 12-month Barwon Water trainee program where they’ll gain education, support and on-the-job training, while working to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Vital grant for Kawarren asset
When Kawarren lost its school, locals feared they were losing the heartbeat of the community.
Supporting sick children
“Children’s cancers and sicknesses didn’t take a holiday during COVID.”