Articles by Greta Lannen
Island connections to cherish
The chance to connect with Palm Island community members while celebrating culture and breaking stereotypes has changed the lives of a group of Trinity College students and staff.
Quality fundraising effort
Colac’s Camp Quality fundraising crew says it is stoked with the amount of money raised at its gala dinner, and hopes the dinner becomes an annual event.
GORH annual appeal supports infusion service
Great Ocean Road Health is raising money through its annual appeal to expand its medical infusion service and supportive treatments to patients who live in surrounding rural communities.
Brigade Wye’s heart and soul
Wye River CFA’s open day will provide the opportunity for reflection, celebration and preparation, as the brigade marks its 50th year.
Think pink today in Colac
Drop by SLM Law’s Pink Up Colac morning tea to support McGrath breast cancer nurses, just like Colac’s very own Charlotte Henry.
Challenge to raise funds for dementia
Alvie’s Sharna Cuttler knows the money she raises for Dementia Australia won’t cure her dad, but she hopes it will support people living with dementia and their families well into the future.
MP calls for driver education
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has repeated calls for more driving education for international tourists, following a head-on crash on the Great Ocean Road and the post-covid return of international drivers to the tourism hotspot.
Monthly sale boosts industry
Colac’s monthly store sale which yarded more than 1000 cattle has given the local livestock industry hope, but the industry is remaining wary of future trends and weather conditions.