Articles by Greta Lannen
Covid app divides district
More than two thirds of Colac and district people surveyed would download a mobile app that traces their movements, in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus and ease COVID-19 restrictions.
Seniors staying connected with social supports
Colac’s Miller House is continuing to support older people in the community, despite coronavirus restrictions reducing face-to-face social contact.
Funding boost for south-west women’s agency
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West will share in $3 million across the next two years to continue its work in preventing violence against women before it occurs.
Motherhood is its own reward
Colac mum and nurse Rachael Ogle says there’s nothing like the unconditional love she receives from her children.
Schooling from home keeping family busy
Cororooke’s Meagan Kerr’s family is getting into the swing of a new routine, with son Harry, 7, adjusting to schooling from home.
Region to benefit from ferry switch
The relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania’s port operations to Geelong from Melbourne could provide a major tourism boost for the region and send more travellers down the Great Ocean Road.
All work is homework for teens
In their 13th and final year of schooling, Colac Secondary College’s Year 12 students have been adapting to an unprecedented change in environment, as the coronavirus pandemic forces kids to learn from home.
Week off for AKD’s mills
AKD Softwoods’ chief has praised his staff and encouraged the community to support the housing industry, after the decision to close four of its six sawmills for one week due to a decline in market demand.