Articles by Greta Lannen
Uni offer caps off a big year
Dana Lucas thought she wouldn’t even be able to sit her Year 12 exams last year because of the pandemic, but now the Colac Secondary College graduate is looking toward university life.
Traders thrilled with Bay ‘parklets’
The introduction of new outdoor dining “parklets” at Apollo Bay has received mostly praise from the town’s traders and customers, Chamber of Commerce president Bob Knowles says.
Retirement beckons doctor
Apollo Bay doctor Denise Ruth says she’ll have mixed feelings when she retires after a 45-year career.
Church celebrates 150 years
The Birregurra Christ Church congregation will reflect on and celebrate its history while looking towards the future when the church celebrates its 150th anniversary next week.
Barely a sniffle for flu season
Colac Otway and surrounding regions saw a massive drop in flu cases last year compared with the previous year, but people should interpret the data with caution, the Department of Health says.
Otway funding chance
Colac and district community groups, local government authorities and Traditional Owners have one week left to apply for funding from the Wild Otways Initiative Community Environments Grants Program.
Number of tests under 30
Testing numbers at Colac’s COVID-19 clinic have been low but steady, as the Connor Street site continues to test Colac district residents and travellers.
Man treated for snake bite
Geelong University Hospital has discharged a man after he was bitten by a snake on Sunday.