Articles by Greta Lannen
Thousands back climate push
A group of Colac and district climate change activists are hoping for local government action after submitting a petition calling for Colac Otway Shire Council to acknowledge a climate emergency.
Studies expand nurse’s talents
Warrion’s Charlotte Henry is giving back to her wider community, providing hands-on care for cancer patients.
Phone ban benefits learning
Students at Colac Secondary College are already benefitting from a ban on mobile phones in the classroom and schoolyard, the college’s principal says.
Strong winds tear through Cressy leaving major damage
[caption id="attachment_75807" align="alignright" width="300"] A tree ripped through an aluminium fence after strong winds tore through Cressy on Friday afternoon, causing serious damage.[/caption]
Wild winds ripped through Cressy on Friday, leaving a path of destruction that tore roofs off a house and shed, decimated trees and knocked down high voltage power towers, leaving thousands without power.
Service connects more Colac patients with specialists
A new telehealth service will connect Colac Area Health patients with specialist emergency doctors from across Australia and help reduce workforce pressure.
Banding together for bushfires
Colac and district people will unite this weekend to show their support for fellow Australians affected by devastating bushfires.
Activists demand action on climate
A group of activists are reaching out for community support in calling for local government action on climate change.
Supporting fire-affected kids
The Otway Rotaract Club is supporting the children of the fire-affected Gippsland region, hoping to give them a sense of normality after devastating bushfires.