Articles by Greta Lannen
Volunteers vital for service
A Colac horseriding club for people with disabilities not only provides benefits to its clients, but its volunteers also reap the rewards.
New site for burnt shop
Hesse Rural Health has proposed a new location for its hospital op shop that was destroyed by fire at Winchelsea last year.
Increase of vaccine doses at GP clinics
People aged 50 and over can receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at participating general practices from today.
Active kids learn about road safety and health
Colac West Primary School students Tasman Bailey, Zoe Hus, Dom Georgiadis-Smith, Akira Kennedy and Inari Kennedy enjoyed a stroll to school last week as part of Walk Safely to School Day.
State Government grants support local clubs
Fourteen sporting clubs across Colac and district will share in almost $30,000 of funding to upgrade uniforms and equipment and improve COVID-19 sanitisation processes.
Jab boost is great, but details needed
The Federal Government will invest almost $2 billion in the country’s vaccination program as part of the 2021-22 Budget, after it made a new vaccine supply agreement this week.
Radio’s Rosemary relishes role
Long-time OCR FM volunteer Rosemary Goodall says the thing she loves most about working at the Colac community radio station is being able to express herself.
Scientific students savour STEM skills
Colac high school students have enjoyed hands-on and interactive programs this week, promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning.