Articles by Greta Lannen
New watchtower to protect region
Colac district CFA volunteers are thrilled to receive a replacement of the Mount Gellibrand fire tower ahead of the fire season, almost a year after the structure closed due to health and safety concerns.
Jab could impact job stats
Colac Otway’s unemployment rate has slightly risen, and that rate could keep rising as the State Government implements COVID-19 vaccine mandates for industries and jobs.
Mayor calls for cool, calm, kind community
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson is encouraging Colac and district community members to be alert but calm in the wake of Colac’s COVID-19 outbreak, and continue to spread kindness.
ALC vaccination blitz
Australian Lamb Company workers rolled up their sleeves to get a COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Important cause for walkers
More than 60 participants of a Colac-led mental health walkathon have racked up more than 4000 kilometres in a bid to increase physical activity and promote mental wellbeing.
Coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s sewage
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says the detection of coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s wastewater is unexpected but not a complete surprise considering there are positive cases close to the coastal town.
Follow texts for exposure advice
Victoria’s Health Department will progressively stop publicly listing tier two COVID-19 exposure sites, the state’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton says.