Articles by Greta Lannen
Mayor welcomes roadmap
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor says the State Government’s COVID-19 reopening roadmap is a tough but sensible decision by the state’s Premier, while a Colac business leader says it is a double-edged sword.
Wind turbines start rising up near Simpson
Progress at the BayWa r.e. Ferguson Wind Farm is underway, after the installation of wind turbine generators at the site started.
Mayor calls for positive approach
Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram has encouraged the community to stay positive and reach out for support in the wake of the State Government’s COVID-19 restrictions roadmap.
Drive-through testing clinic reopens
Colac’s Central Reserve drive-through COVID-19 testing site will reopen to the public today.
Call for more female voices
Colac Otway Shire Council’s lone female councillor has urged other women in the shire to put their hands up for council.
COVID testing surges
Colac Area Health has tested more than 1600 people for COVID-19 in the past two weeks, while almost 700 people accessed testing at Apollo Bay and Lorne in the past two months.
Generosity impresses charity
Colac and District Community Foodshare treasurer Paul Kennedy is grateful the group has been able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Search is on for top citizens
Corangamite Shire Council is encouraging residents to say thank you to people who help forge a strong, connected community by nominating them for an Australia Day award.