Articles by Greta Lannen
Health van exceeds target
More than 600 women accessed a BreastScreen van while it was in Colac, exceeding the organisation’s target.
A century of true persistence
“I’ve had more kicks in the guts than a horse, but I tell you what, I got up and I kept going.” Colac’s Les Trigg says turning 100 feels no different to any other day.
Reflecting on year of upheaval
Remote learning, bare supermarket shelves, event cancellations, health warnings and a state of emergency.
Trinity students celebrate athletics day
Trinity College students hit the track this week in their most colourful and creative costumes to celebrate the school’s athletics day.
Matching qualifications for mother and daughter
A Timboon mother and daughter didn’t let a pandemic stop them from achieving their study goals, with the pair graduating with a diploma of nursing.
School renovation starts
“We have a really proud history but also a really bright future.”
Pleas for vaccine patience
Colac GP clinic managers and doctors are asking for community patience as they face a barrage of phone calls ahead of the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Women share perspectives
Colac and district sporting personalities have shared their stories and how they Choose to Challenge at an International Women’s Day event.