Articles by Greta Lannen

  • MP calls for calm amid coronavirus restrictions

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is encouraging Colac and district people to look after their fellow community members and businesses, and ensure they take the Federal Government’s health restrictions seriously during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • High demand for vital medicine

    A Colac pharmacist has assured the community there will be no medication shortages and to urge people to maintain normal buying habits, after increased demand and stockpiling at chemists.

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  • Demand for welfare puts strain on Salvos

    Colac Salvation Army’s minister is encouraging Colac and district people to donate food and hygiene products to its welfare pantry, after an increased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Train pain for wheelchair users

    South West Coast MP Roma Britnell says the accessibility of V-Line trains for wheelchair users is “not good enough”.

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  • Equality in the spotlight

    A cancer survivor, a firefighter, a councillor and a police constable.

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  • Panic-purchased paper rolls out of shop doors

    Colac shoppers have wiped out toilet paper supplies at various supermarkets, with people stockpiling the product amid fears of a coronavirus pandemic.

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  • High bookings for weekend

    Two Colac accommodation owners say they are pleased with the number of bookings for this long weekend, but vacancies remain despite a public holiday and AFL pre-season match.

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  • Special birthday a few years late

    Irrewillipe’s Helen Theodore will celebrate her 18th birthday tomorrow, 72 years after she was born.

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