Articles by Greta Lannen
High demand pushes auction well over reserve
A Melbourne couple will likely renovate, extend and subdivide a Colac property that sold for $85,000 over its reserve price.
Ambulance demand surges across shire
Colac’s paramedics are getting busier, but they’re taking longer to arrive at incidents, the latest figures say.
Quilt donations welcomed
Refugees, elderly and isolated people, and people affected by family violence and homelessness will benefit from hand-crafted quilts made by Colac’s Neighbourhood House craft group.
Lifesavers impress at championships
The future of Lorne’s surf lifesaving looks to be in good hands with the club’s junior lifesavers celebrating a successful trip at the Warrnambool’s Junior Lifesaving State Championships.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout at Camperdown
Barwon Health’s Public Health Unit has started the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine at Camperdown.
Strong interest continues at cattle markets
Colac’s latest store cattle sale and special dairy sale were successful sales with strong local interest.
Tackling gender barriers
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West will help to improve the lives of women in the region, after its appointment to help implement the Gender Equality Act.
Festival back at the Marsh
The Deans Marsh Community Cottage is set to host a weekend of fun, engaging and creative events for the Deans Marsh Mini Fest later this month.