Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Generational health study

    The parents of newborns at Camperdown can now take part in an innovative project aiming to improve child and adult health and wellbeing across the state.

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  • Drug trial win for district vet

    Travelling to developing countries for work had always given Port Campbell’s Peter Younis an appreciation for Australia’s medical system.

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  • Vax rate to hit 80 per cent

    Colac Otway is on track to reach 80-per-cent vaccination coverage in time for restrictions easing this week, while its caseload is on the way down.

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  • Breast self-examination is key

    With nine Australians dying from breast cancer every day, Colac GP Dr Anne McGuane says self-examination and regular screening are the best ways to detect breast cancer early.

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  • Blood van coming to city next month

    Colac residents will be able to help save lives when the Australian Red Cross mobile blood donor centre rolls into town next month.

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  • Scholarship honour for nursing student

    Winning a scholarship in honour of Ross and Andy Powell holds a special place in Brianna Thompson’s heart.

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  • Study helps Colac kids form healthy habits

    A Deakin University-led project featuring Colac has shown primary school-aged children will adopt healthy lifestyles when the right social and environmental influences are in place.

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  • A big finale for Year 12s

    Trinity College Colac Year 12 students let their hair down last week, as they celebrated their last day of school. Students went all out in great costumes on Wednesday, dressing to the theme “as seen on the screen”.

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