Articles by Greta Lannen
Car fire cause unknown
A Colac car fire is under investigation after Colac and district CFA crews extinguished the fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Engineer busy during COVID
Colac Area Health maintenance engineer Cory McLeod has seen an increase in his workload during the past couple of months, but he’s also seen a growth in support at his workplace.
Weight is finally over
Colac and district gyms will reopen today after COVID-19 forced them to close doors in March.
Hospital services reopen as testing continues
Colac Area Health will continue to test people with flu-like symptoms at its COVID-19 testing clinic, as some of its services start to reopen and extend visiting times.
Urgent care quiet in pandemic
Colac Area Health expects a recent decline in urgent care presentations to continue in coming months, with the department having fewer patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tourist sites continue closures
The Twelve Apostles remain closed until further notice, with the popular tourist destination still unable to meet coronavirus social distancing restrictions.
Builder welcomes scheme
A Colac builder says new Federal Government grants for building and renovating homes will have a knock-on effect for other trades and workers.