Articles by Greta Lannen
Cancer testing van to visit
Colac and district women will have free access to BreastScreen’s mobile van for six weeks from next month.
Hospital launches coronavirus testing trailer
Great Ocean Road Health has introduced a mobile COVID-19 testing trailer to assist with pop-up testing.
Gas works hit Colac traders
The upgrading of gas mains in Colac’s Murray Street has caused headaches for Colac business owners, with a loss of parking and noise disruption causing one business to cut its opening hours.
Fallen trees risks grow
Colac SES crews spent an hour clearing an uprooted tree that blocked off both lanes of a Barongarook road.
Uni offer caps off a big year
Dana Lucas thought she wouldn’t even be able to sit her Year 12 exams last year because of the pandemic, but now the Colac Secondary College graduate is looking toward university life.
Traders thrilled with Bay ‘parklets’
The introduction of new outdoor dining “parklets” at Apollo Bay has received mostly praise from the town’s traders and customers, Chamber of Commerce president Bob Knowles says.
Retirement beckons doctor
Apollo Bay doctor Denise Ruth says she’ll have mixed feelings when she retires after a 45-year career.
Church celebrates 150 years
The Birregurra Christ Church congregation will reflect on and celebrate its history while looking towards the future when the church celebrates its 150th anniversary next week.