Articles by Greta Lannen
Rising homelessness puts pressure on city, district rent squeeze worsens
Homelessness and family violence agencies have supported more than 600 households in Colac Otway Shire in the past year.
Centre ends childcare service
A Colac childcare program servicing 40 families is set to close at the end of the year.
COVID-19 vaccinations continue at slow pace
Colac GP clinics are continuing the COVID-19 vaccine process, despite only receiving up to 50 doses each week.
Praise for sporting initiative
Colac Secondary College has earned recognition in a state sporting award, praising the school for its Sporting Pathways Program and community partnerships.
Sporting groups share in funding
ourteen grassroots sporting clubs in the Colac district will receive funding to buy uniforms, and equipment and resources to bolster COVIDSafe practices and resources
Push to fix poor heart health
A new Heart Foundation program will aim to motivate people to increase physical activity to improve their heart health.
Quiet fire season finishes
Colac district’s assistant chief fire officer Craig Brittain has thanked the community for their diligence and vigilance during the fire danger period that ended yesterday.
Mayor to talk with minister
Surf Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton will represent the region in a state advisory panel.