Articles by Greta Lannen
Colac is priest’s first parish
Ss Johns’ Anglican Church’s new priest is looking forward to involving himself with the parish and the wider Colac community after leading his first service yesterday.
Views on violence must change
A change of language and a whole-community response is essential to reducing violence against women, the team leader of a Colac family violence service says.
Painter praises firies for saving artworks
“I’m not a crying person but I nearly cried when they said that both paintings were safe.”
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.
