Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Department detects strong positive in Colac wastewater, encourages testing

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

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  • Celebrating all abilities

    International Day of People with Disability aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

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  • Furry new classmate at school

    Colac’s Sacred Heart Primary School was abuzz this week after students spotted a furry friend.

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  • Plea over campfire safety

    Forest Fire Management Victoria is urging campers in the Otway Ranges to ensure their campfires don’t become bushfires, as summer approaches and temperatures rise.

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  • Lookout devastated over tower’s closure

    A firefighter who has manned Mount Gellibrand’s fire-spotting tower has shared his devastation at the decision to close the tower and emphasised how vital the tower is.

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  • COVID warning was a mistake

    An accidental social media post from the Department of Health and Human Services might have frightened a few Colac residents, but there was no need for alarm due to a graphic error.

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  • Power flowing from turbine

    A wind farm at Ferguson is now complete and half of the farm is operational.

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  • CFA assesses facility use

    The CFA is currently assessing whether interim works might allow for the use of Mount Gellibrand’s fire tower this fire season.

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