Articles by Greta Lannen
Lending a hand to Shepparton
Colac Area Health staff know as well as anyone the importance of support during a city’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Quilts bring comfort to needy
Colac and District Community Foodshare has welcomed a donation of quilts and blankets that it will pass on to community members in need.
Ski trip plans melt away
Colac secondary students have had their hopes of a school snow trip dashed, after the latest regional lockdown forced their cancellation.
False case alarm causes concern
An unofficial COVID-19 data app has wrongly listed a positive case in the Colac Otway Shire, causing anxiety for residents.
House visits still banned
Local and state police are encouraging Colac and district residents to report people who flout COVID-19 rules by visiting houses and hosting house gatherings.
Scam calls and texts increase
Scam calls and texts are on the rise with some claiming that victims have suspicious activity in their bank accounts and some even mirroring or replicating other people’s mobile phone numbers and asking for money owed.
Home-based hiking helps health service
Great Ocean Road Health will host a virtual hike in support of regional and remote healthcare workers and improving social connectedness and physical activity.
Campaign in honour of mum
A mother, wife, grandmother and best friend – Anita Amos was the heart and soul of her family until her final days.