Articles by Greta Lannen

  • New rules to combat outbreak

    New COVID-19 restrictions will come into effect across Victoria from tonight, after Colac Otway recorded 63 new cases in the past two days.

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  • Kinder educator moves on

    Much-loved Cobden Kindergarten educator Teresa Frost will say farewell to her kinder community this year, as she retires from a dedicated teaching career.

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  • Media man back to contest seat

    Former radio host, media personality, author and 2019 Federal Election candidate Alex Dyson will return to run as independent candidate for his home seat of Wannon at this year’s Federal Election.

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  • Elective surgery roll-back

    Colac Area Health will reduce its non-urgent elective surgery, in line with State Government regulations, to help hospitals respond to the increasing number of patients with COVID-19.

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  • Worker shortages hit health service

    Colac Area Health says it is facing staff shortages while dealing with high demand for COVID-19 testing, acknowledging community frustrations around testing and result wait times.

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  • Kids’ COVID vaccinations set to begin Wednesday

    COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged five to 11 will start in Colac next week.

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  • Outbreak continues in region

    Colac Otway’s active COVID-19 case numbers have dropped, as Victoria recorded its highest daily tally of cases since the pandemic began and the State Government again relaxed testing requirements.

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  • Wristwatch alert helps to rescue hiker

    Police, SES and paramedics worked to rescue a woman on the Great Ocean Walk, after she tripped and injured herself in dense bush.

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