Articles by Greta Lannen
Filmmaker draws upon Otway roots
A Marengo film director will use his upbringing in the Otways as the inspiration and backdrop for a short film, drawing on themes of grief, Australian landscape and dealing with past experiences.
New health exec a people person
Colac Area Health’s new executive director of people and culture Angela Flett is focused on upskilling current staff members and attracting new workers to the healthcare service.
Roundabout halts crashes
There have been no vehicle crashes causing injury recorded at the site of a $4.9-million roundabout near Birregurra, since its installation to improve safety almost two years ago.
National medal for brewers
A Forrest cidery has received praise for its products, winning a gold medal in the National Australian Cider Awards.
“Little appetite” for service
Colac Area Health’s chief executive Fiona Brew says there is little appetite in the healthcare industry for decentralised pathology services.
Search after shark report
Lifeguards received an unconfirmed report of a shark sighting at Lorne Beach on Sunday, a day after the beach was closed due to a confirmed sighting.
Colac shines for motor event
Colac RSL Show’n’Shine organisers say the weekend’s show was the best they’ve had and are already looking ahead to next year’s show.
Industry leaders share their tales
A panel of women will share how they continue to “break the bias” in male-dominated industries at an International Women’s Day event.