Articles by: Greta Lannen
Driver hospitalised after truck rollover
Two people have ended up in Melbourne hospitals after a series of horror crashes on Colac district roads including a truck rollover.
Weather hampers search
Weather conditions forced police to temporarily suspend the search for a man missing in waters off Gellibrand Lower.
Special journey shared together
For Maud Tate, Judy Murfitt, Amy Murfitt and Sarah Newtown, motherhood has been a special journey.
Touching tribute to bubbly Henry
Henry McMinn was a friend to everyone at Elliminyt Primary School, and his impact on the school community will forever endure, principal Angela Hall says.
Strong numbers for blood van’s visit
More than 230 people donated blood during the Lifeblood van’s visit to Colac.
Search continues for swimmer
The search for a man missing in waters off the Otways coast continued yesterday, after another man died while the pair were fishing at Gellibrand Lower.
Unemployment rates plummet across Colac district
Colac Otway’s unemployment rate has hit a historic low.
Bay cannabis raid
Police have arrested a man after they discovered cannabis at an Apollo Bay home during a raid.
Henry McMinn’s smile touched many
Nobody will ever forget that Henry McMinn smile.
Reflections on an Otways legend
Somewhere along Colac-Lavers Hill Road in 1983, a young journalist scanned his notes prepping for an interview with a Beech Forest spud farmer who had just won an ultra-marathon in his 60s.
Bat nudging program recommences
A bat “nudging” program will recommence in Colac tomorrow, causing temporary closures to the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Birregurra-Forrest Road rebuild work continues
Upgrades along Birregurra-Forrest Road are continuing and should be complete by the middle of the year, weather permitting.
Surgeon retires after four-decade career
It might take a while before retiring Colac surgeon Chris Sutherland stops waiting for his phone to ring.
Love grows stronger for couple
John and Lyn Davies’ love story blossomed at a Melbourne high school in the 1950s.
Coverage concerns continue
A Federal Opposition politician has vowed to lobby for better mobile coverage in Colac and district, after community members expressed their concerns about blackspots.
Special day for Sergeant Oates
Colac export Sergeant Eliza Oates says returning to her home town to be part of its Anzac Day services is a privilege.
Military members share insights with teens
Trinity College students and staff have united to commemorate Anzac Day, as former students shared their experiences in the Navy and Army.
Auctioned cottage to become renovation project
A Camperdown couple has secured a cottage in the heart of their town as an investment that is set to eventually become a retirement project.
Markets and music at Gellibrand event
It’s set to be a day of delicious food, creative goods and entertaining music at this weekend’s Gellibrand River Market.
Rider airlifted after crash
A motorcyclist has been flown to a Melbourne hospital with arm and leg fractures after his bike hit a wallaby that jumped in front of him at Pennyroyal yesterday.
Man attempts to evade police in stolen car
Police have arrested a man, who was already wanted for outstanding offences, after he allegedly sped into Beeac in a stolen car trying to evade officers.
Milestone for medical service
Colac Area Health and Barwon Health have celebrated one year of providing an expanded medical imaging service to the Colac and district community.
Riordan concerned about project risks
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has raised questions over the Twelve Apostles visitor precinct redevelopment and says it is at risk of going nowhere.
Time for commemoration
Colac district people will reflect, respect and remember at Anzac Day services across the region tomorrow, saluting servicepeople past and present.
