Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Platypuses facing uncertain future

    An Upper Barwon Landcare Network project manager says State Government funding to restore platypus habitat sites and boost the species’ numbers is only a drop in the ocean.

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  • Don’t let scams suck you in

    Colac police say anyone who is concerned they have been targeted by scammers should report the incidents to police and seek advice, after a Colac resident expressed their concerns about scam calls.

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  • Health struggle for rural areas

    Rural food retailers want to improve a lack of healthy food options and nutrition information at their cafes and restaurants but aren’t sure how to, a Colac district researcher says.

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  • New power towers after Cressy storm

    The construction of new transmission towers at Cressy is complete after a storm destroyed six towers last year.

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  • Graduates eager to see uni offers

    Barongarook’s Annabelle Stoddart says the next few years are a blank canvas as she and her fellow VCE graduates eagerly await university offers.

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  • Fire safety reminder as temperatures climb

    The CFA is urging south-west travellers and communities not to become complacent around fire, as the region experiences an increased tourist population and temperatures rise today.

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  • Colac ATM theft under investigation

    Police are investigating a Colac ATM theft and appealing for any information about the incident.

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  • Warmer nights for Colac district during 2020

    Colac Otway recorded a hotter-than-average year in 2020 but the region was still cooler than the national average.

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