Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Songstresses honoured for tune of hope

    An original song by a Colac and district duo aiming to inspire people who are struggling with mental health has won recognition in a song contest.

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  • Family overjoyed with generosity

    Colac’s Maddern family can’t put into words how thankful they are for the support and kindness of Colac and district people, and complete strangers, following their son’s lifechanging diagnosis.

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  • No cause for alarm over virus in wastewater

    Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says people should be aware but not alarmed after the detection of viral coronavirus fragments in Colac’s wastewater.

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  • Pathology tender delayed

    Colac Area Health’s chief expects to make an announcement on the hospital’s pathology tender process next February, after almost 18 months without an onsite pathology service.

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  • Enjoy a cup of coffee with a vital message

    Bright orange takeaway coffee cups will aim to raise awareness of gender-based violence in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires.

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  • Finding strength after loss

    In a year when many people experienced varying forms of grief, a Colac event will aim to support people and provide strategies to cope in challenging times.

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  • New bump protects kids

    The construction of speed humps on Colac’s Wilson Street is a great start to improving the safety of the Colac Specialist School community, the school’s principal Cameron Peverett says.

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  • Shedding of virus not a public risk

    The source of viral coronavirus fragments in Colac’s wastewater is likely a person who has recently recovered from COVID-19 and is not contagious, the Department of Health and Human Services says.

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