Articles by Greta Lannen

  • ALC looking for workers amid coronavirus crisis

    With hundreds of people across Colac and district now facing the reality of unemployment due to coronavirus restrictions, one Colac employer is continuing to support locals.

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  • Hospital establishes dedicated COVID-19 test site

    Colac Area Health has a new COVID-19 testing site, as increasing numbers attend the hospital with concerns of coronavirus.

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  • Coronavirus pandemic forces libraries to close

    Colac Community Library and Learning Centre will temporarily close due to new coronavirus restrictions as non-essential services across the country close to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

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  • Sudden end to term for kids

    School students across Colac and district have packed up their books early to start learning from home as a state-wide closure of Victorian schools aims to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

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  • MP calls for calm amid coronavirus restrictions

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is encouraging Colac and district people to look after their fellow community members and businesses, and ensure they take the Federal Government’s health restrictions seriously during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • High demand for vital medicine

    A Colac pharmacist has assured the community there will be no medication shortages and to urge people to maintain normal buying habits, after increased demand and stockpiling at chemists.

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  • Demand for welfare puts strain on Salvos

    Colac Salvation Army’s minister is encouraging Colac and district people to donate food and hygiene products to its welfare pantry, after an increased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Train pain for wheelchair users

    South West Coast MP Roma Britnell says the accessibility of V-Line trains for wheelchair users is “not good enough”.

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