Articles by Greta Lannen
Perfect start to 2024
Winchelsea’s Kaitlin Boys and Tyler Hunt have had a start to 2024 that they’ll never forget.
Colac Otway records rise in crime
There was a rise in crime in Colac Otway last year, with criminal damage the top offence, but Colac Detective Senior Constable Rob Ashton said it was not all doom and gloom.
Coastal news in brief
About two dozen seal carcasses have washed ashore between Apollo Bay and Wye River following storm activity during December.
Shine a spotlight on local produce
The State Government is calling on regional towns to get creative and show off their locally produced food and drinks, as part of the Regional Activation Grants Program.
Change to Warrnambool train line timetable
A temporary train timetable for the Warrnambool line will come into effect next week for three months, due to temporary speed restrictions as part of line upgrades.
COVID cases increase but hospitalisation low
Community transmission of COVID-19 in Colac has surged during the Christmas and new year period, with Colac Hospital averaging two COVID-19 hospitalisations per week.
Red Violets flow
It’s set to be a big year for Colac district indie-folk duo the Red Violets, with the release of their debut album, after years of musical connection and creativity.
Drivers, passenger uninjured in smash
A Colac public bus came off worse for wear after it collided with a truck, but its driver managed to finish his route.