Articles by Greta Lannen

  • COVID testing requirements get narrower

    A more relaxed approach to COVID-19 testing, tracing, isolating and quarantine arrangements will be the new normal for Victorians, after National Cabinet redefined coronavirus close contacts.

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  • Lily’s determined to be mobile

    A custom-made wheelchair would give Colac’s Lily Alford her independence back.

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  • Surging demand for virus tests

    Health services and authorities are continuing to ask for patience and kindness towards healthcare workers as demand for COVID-19 testing across the Colac district persists and wait times blow out.

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  • Cracker crackdown

    Authorities are urging Victorians to stay safe and steer clear of celebrating the new year with illegal fireworks.

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  • Fundraising luncheon during regatta

    Colac’s Longest Lunch will be an opportunity to catch up with friends, enjoy produce from local businesses and support Colac hospital.

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  • Family’s double delights

    Tanya Nagle says it wasn’t a huge surprise when she found out she was pregnant with her second set of twins.

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  • Virus test kits sold out

    COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits are flying off Colac district shelves, as demand soars across the state for the at-home tests that provide a 15-minute result.

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  • Healthcare restrictions

    Colac Area Health has enforced changes to its visitation rules, as the city’s COVID-19 cases rise.

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