Articles by Greta Lannen
More fixes unviable for area’s fire tower
Engineers have determined that it would be impossible to increase the Mount Gellibrand fire tower’s capacity this season.
Chemists have no medicine shortage
Two Colac pharmacies say there hasn’t been a medication shortage at their chemists, despite reports of a lack of medicine supplies across the country due to the impacts of COVID-19 on offshore supply chains.
Tributes for missing snorkeller
A Cobden agricultural silage contractor who died in South Australia after a suspected shark attack, has been remembered as a hard-working, proud dad with a heart of gold.
Preps embark on big year
A new set of children will embark on their schooling journey this week, as Preps head to school for their first day.
Art group impresses
Colac’s Makers’ Space arts group has earned recognition for bringing local creatives and artists together to share and grow their passion for art.
Honour for creative youth
Talented artist Bonni McLaren has been an under-the-radar, hard-working artist for many years.
Shire celebrates community honours
A Colac business leader who helped shape the city’s response to COVID-19 is Colac Otway’s 2021 Citizen of the Year, while the shire has welcomed its newest Australians with a heartwarming scene.
Campers can share views on upgrades
People can provide feedback to Forest Fire Management Victoria about an upgrade to Stevensons Falls’ campground and day visitor area.