Articles by Greta Lannen
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.
New scanner for hospital
More Colac and district people needing a CT scan will be able to stay local, after the arrival of a new CT machine at Colac hospital.
Long drive for COVID test
South West Healthcare says COVID-19 testing clinics are not a realistic option for every rural town, after a report that a Camperdown resident had to pay to get tested at a local GP clinic.
Apollo Bay water safe to drink
Barwon Water has assured Apollo Bay residents that the town’s water is safe to drink.
Damage and theft of ute worth $100k
Colac police are appealing for information about the theft of a vehicle worth about $100,000.
Pokies losses fall amid lockdowns
Pokies losses in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires have halved from their pre-pandemic levels, the latest statistics show, likely due to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
Family support for Olympic debutante
A Colac district family will be cheering on their cousin as she makes her Olympic debut.