Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Stroke acts as a wake-up call

    Donna Odewahn’s stroke five years ago came 52 years after her first one. A stroke she didn’t know she’d had and that happened before she was even born.

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  • Whales cause a splash for viewers off Lorne

    A whale mother and calf have put on a show at Lorne, drawing a crowd of excited onlookers.

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  • Alcohol issues surging

    The number of Colac Otway people seeking help for alcohol and drug issues has surged in the past six months, with alcohol now the leading substance issue for south-west Victorians.

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  • Be aware of the symptoms of stroke

    Stroke is the third leading cause of death for Colac Otway residents, and health authorities are encouraging people to learn the signs and symptoms of stroke to increase survival.

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  • Gambling harm support increases

    Bethany Community Support says it has experienced an increase in people seeking support to reduce gambling harm.

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  • Cash to assist event recovery

    Colac Otway and Corangamite shires will receive funding to accelerate the recovery of community events due to the pandemic.

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  • Neen racks up Ks for Nathan

    More than $5000 raised, 185 kilometres walked, but most importantly – mental health conversations started.

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  • Colleagues pay tribute to skydive instructor

    A Colac diesel mechanic and skydiving instructor has been remembered as a genuine, lovely and hard-working man, following his death in a freak skydiving accident at Torquay.

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