Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Barely a sniffle for flu season

    Colac Otway and surrounding regions saw a massive drop in flu cases last year compared with the previous year, but people should interpret the data with caution, the Department of Health says.

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  • Otway funding chance

    Colac and district community groups, local government authorities and Traditional Owners have one week left to apply for funding from the Wild Otways Initiative Community Environments Grants Program.

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  • Number of tests under 30

    Testing numbers at Colac’s COVID-19 clinic have been low but steady, as the Connor Street site continues to test Colac district residents and travellers.

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  • Man treated for snake bite

    Geelong University Hospital has discharged a man after he was bitten by a snake on Sunday.

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  • Platypuses facing uncertain future

    An Upper Barwon Landcare Network project manager says State Government funding to restore platypus habitat sites and boost the species’ numbers is only a drop in the ocean.

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  • Don’t let scams suck you in

    Colac police say anyone who is concerned they have been targeted by scammers should report the incidents to police and seek advice, after a Colac resident expressed their concerns about scam calls.

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  • Health struggle for rural areas

    Rural food retailers want to improve a lack of healthy food options and nutrition information at their cafes and restaurants but aren’t sure how to, a Colac district researcher says.

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  • New power towers after Cressy storm

    The construction of new transmission towers at Cressy is complete after a storm destroyed six towers last year.

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