Articles by Greta Lannen
Local families keen for class
Sacred Heart Primary School Prep teacher Megan Doyle is excited to have her students, and her own children, back in the classroom.
Camperdown training pays off
Twenty months of preparations were immediately put to use when news came through that Corangamite Shire had recorded a positive COVID-19 case.
Colac employer happy with vaccine incentive
Colac’s Bulla Dairy Foods says it is pleased with the uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations among its employees, after the company offered a cash incentive to vaccinated workers.
Trolley boost for hospital
Lorne Community Hospital has welcomed a state-of-the art donation, thanks to the town’s op shop volunteers.
COVID action: Testing blitz after positive case
Colac’s first COVID-19 case in more than a year, a hospitalisation, close contacts in isolation, a ramp up in testing and mystery surrounding local exposure sites. It’s been a hectic couple of days.
New service for youths’ mental health
Barwon Health will lead Colac’s new Headspace centre, working in collaboration with Colac Area Health to support the mental health of young people living in Colac and district.
UPDATED: Three new Colac COVID-19 cases, first case remains unlinked
Colac has recorded three new COVID-19 cases.
Fire destroys vehicle at home
Quick-thinking Deans Marsh residents, their proximity to Deans Marsh fire station and active firefighters have saved a home from going up in flames.