Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Virus to hit dental wait times

    An Australian Dental Association professor expects public dental wait times to “blow out” in six months’ time when the true impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are truly seen in the statistics.

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  • Good news for L-platers as testing resumes

    Colac and district learner drivers are set to get back behind the wheel this week, with licence testing resuming in regional Victoria after a halt for COVID-19.

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  • Top citizen encourages award nominations

    In a year like no other, many Colac Otway Shire community members have stepped up, gone above and beyond their roles and brought people together in a time of need.

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  • Hundreds on list for housing

    More people are seeking social housing in the Colac region.

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  • Seniors’ sewing skills assist health workers

    Mercy Place residents have been busy putting their craft skills to use, while supporting Colac and Geelong healthcare workers.

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  • Dolphin delights swimmer

    A Torquay swimmer has had a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a friendly dolphin – three times. Tristan Read went for a swim at Lorne’s main beach on Wednesday at 7am and when he was about halfway out to Lorne Pier, he noticed he wasn’t alone. “I saw a silver flash on my righthand side where I […]

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  • Beechy trail is beckoning adventurers

    The Old Beechy Rail Trail Committee is encouraging families to enjoy a walk along the rail trail these school holidays, despite the cancellation of the Hunt for the Golden Gumboot.

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  • No new cases, two recoveries

    Colac Otway has recorded no new COVID-19 cases, with two more people recovering.

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