Articles by Greta Lannen
Senior hospital roles open
Colac Area Health is welcoming applicants for a new executive role and vacancies on its board of directors.
Firies demand urgent intervention to replace lookout post
Colac and district fire volunteers and opposition politicians have slammed a State Government decision to close Mount Gellibrand’s fire tower, as they desperately try to find a solution ahead of the imminent bushfire season.
Puppets brighten up story time
Colourful puppets have been brightening the days of children taking part in Colac Library rhyme time and story time sessions.
Lessened restrictions ease families’ stress
As more COVID-19 restrictions ease from next week, funeral directors are welcoming the changes, with more mourners now allowed at funerals and memorial services.
Call to avoid complacency over hygiene
With no new Victorian COVID-19 cases in 20 days and more restrictions easing on Monday, Colac Otway people are enjoying a slight sense of normality.
But Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew is reminding the community that it is not a time to be complacent, with the risks of the pandemic still prevalent.
COVID response praised
A Parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s COVID-19 contact tracing system has praised Colac Area Health for its response to Colac’s coronavirus outbreaks.
Big win for adventurous doc
A locum doctor who has worked at Apollo Bay and Lorne has found out just how important she is to her patients.
Hospital chief speaks at inquiry
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew is set to speak at a Parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s COVID-19 contact tracing system today.