Articles by Greta Lannen
Federal cash targets social isolation risks
A funding boost will support older Colac Otway Shire residents and help to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Trailblazer Doris reflects on work
Colac’s Doris Robbins has always been a hard worker.
$2M boost from TV series
An upcoming Netflix TV series that is set to film at Lorne and other locations across the Surf Coast Shire, is likely to bring a boost of up to $2 million to the local economy.
Inspiring women take up challenge
Colac and district women will share their stories and encourage others to choose to challenge, as Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre celebrates International Women’s Day.
Safety awareness
Colac’s Community Hub hosted a Safer Scooter, Wiser Wheelchair course yesterday.
Girl falls out of a vehicle
Paramedics transported a 14-year-old girl to hospital after she fell from a moving vehicle at Skenes Creek.
Plastic waste not so fantastic
Colac Otway Sustainability Group president Liz Leitch has welcomed the State Government’s decision to phase out and eventually ban single-use plastics across Victoria.
Protection for health workers
The administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has continued in Colac, with priority Colac Area Health staff receiving the jab.