Articles by Greta Lannen
Tribute to pioneering scientist
Dr Isabel ‘Joy’ Bear was a pioneering and persevering force in Australian science, who helped pave the way for future female scientists during her eight-decade association with the CSIRO.
COVID jab blitz as hospital gets 300 doses
Colac Area Health will use Colac Neighbourhood House as a short-term vaccination hub today and Friday.
Vaccinations progressing
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has seen more than 1300 people in Colac and district receive a vaccine in the past six weeks.
Colac blood donor shares gift of life
Colac’s Geoff Audsley says donating blood feels like giving the gift of life.
Vaccine shake-up sparks changes for clinic
Colac medical clinics will reschedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people aged under 50 who were set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Lorne nurse assists with Papua New Guinean COVID-19 efforts
A Lorne nurse has travelled to Papua New Guinea to help the Australian Medical Assistance Team with the country’s fight against COVID-19.
State takes its time pondering Colanda site’s future
The State Government is still exploring options for the use of Colac’s former Colanda site, 18 months after its permanent closure.
‘Bubble’ to let families reunite
A New Zealand export living in Colac and a Colac export living in New Zealand are stoked with the news of a travel bubble opening between Australia and New Zealand.