Articles by: Greta Lannen
Coastal house prices plunge eight per cent
A re-correction in the housing market post-COVID, rising interest rates and buyers returning to the city have led to plunging Apollo Bay house prices.
Director forging collaboration
Dr Ken Cheng will work to strengthen Colac Area Health’s partnerships with other health services and ensure sustainable practices within Colac’s health service.
New homes damaged
Destructive vandals have burgled three Elliminyt houses still under construction, causing about $20,000 of damage to the new homes.
School leads Anzac tribute
Colac Secondary College students have paid respect to returned servicemen and women who are resting in Colac Cemetery.
Aged-care centres meet new quotas
A new aged-care rule requiring at least one registered nurse to be on-site at residential facilities at all times will have no impact on Colac’s aged-care homes, which already have 24-seven registered nurse care.
Disqualified motorist’s vehicle gets locked up
A disqualified driver will face court after he was caught behind the wheel of a car in Colac.
Club celebrates quarter-century
The Lake Colac Probus Club has celebrated 25 years of friendship, fun and history.
A little too young to be driving
A 14-year-old boy will face court after police caught him driving through Camperdown.
Squatters’ fundraising success
Mums, sisters, daughters and friends were never far from the minds of Birregurra’s netballers as they dropped low to complete 28,282 squats last month for a special cause.
Donations will help women facing hardship
Colac West Rotary Club says it is overwhelmed with the support its Share the Dignity drive received.
Crews rescue injured Scout
Emergency services have rescued a teenage Scout from the Great Ocean Walk after he suffered a broken ankle.
Officers injured during arrests
Three Colac police officers have returned to work after a man who broke into a Colac district primary school assaulted them while trying to evade arrest.
Water police patrol Lake Colac
The Water Police Squad has visited Lake Colac as part of a four-day water safety operation across western Victoria.
Funds for traditional burn offs
Grants will support Traditional Owners in south-west Victoria to do cultural burning on Country as part of ongoing work towards Aboriginal self-determination.
New look for a good cause
There might be a few cold heads at Colac Secondary College heading into winter, but it’s all worth it for a special cause.
Forrest trail upgrades benefit district riders
Forrest’s new mountain bike trails have reopened to the public after the completion of upgrades but work to upgrade the trailhead is continuing.
Designer stars on TV spot
Ava Schram has done her family and Colac proud after she featured on the Good Friday Appeal broadcast.
Tributes for former mayor
Peter Mercer had a steadfast commitment to his community, loving dedication to his family and a quiet determination to achieve success against the odds.
Warning to steer clear of Apollo Bay seals
Sightings of two fur seals at Apollo Bay have led authorities to remind people how to keep themselves and the seals safe.
Colac West Primary School athletics
Ostrich chicks might not survive theft
The theft of about 20 ostrich chicks from a Winchelsea farm is bizarre, unethical and a slap in the face, the farm’s owners say.
Coaching called for Cassie
Incoming Birregurra senior netball co-coach Cassie Stephens says coaching was an obvious choice after a heartbreaking injury last year left her unable to take to the court this season.
Call to get vaccinated before the flu season
Colac health authorities are encouraging community members to book in for a flu vaccination as the flu season gets ready to kick into gear.
Apollo Bay residents fighting for a voice
Apollo Bay and Marengo residents will form a people’s council to create a united voice, amid rising anger and concerns that authorities are ignoring the community.
