Articles by Greta Lannen
Upskill needs cause spike in TAFE inquiries
More people are showing interest in enrolling in TAFE courses, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing people to search for alternate study and jobs.
Veteran keeps watchful eye on Mercy gardens
Mercy Place Colac’s very own green thumb has been keeping busy during the home’s lockdown.
Hospitals open wide for dental
Colac Area Health was able to improve its public dental waiting list last year by implementing open sessions for emergency patients.
Climate Action Team call on councillors for support
Colac Otway Shire’s Climate Action Team are continuing to call on Colac Otway Shire Council for action on climate change.
Health chief rises to challenge
Fiona Brew’s first year as Colac Area Health chief has seen her face more challenges than most would expect to see in their career.
State’s labs busy with COVID tests
The Department of Health and Human Services says Victoria’s coronavirus testing labs are working around the clock to process thousands of tests, but a Western Victorian MP has slammed test result waiting times.
Space junk lights up sky
Colac and district residents were treated to a light show in the sky on Friday night when a meteor-like streak lit up the sky just after dusk.
Colac classes back in session
Some of Colac and district’s students made their long-awaited return to school yesterday, after six weeks of remote learning.