Articles by: Greta Lannen
Call for community’s view on new splash park
Winchelsea’s much-loved 60-year-old pool will receive a major facelift, and Winch residents can now have their say on the design of the brand-new splash park.
Local retiree values chance to give back
After working as a paramedic for 35 years, many might want to enjoy some quiet years in retirement. Not Don Smith.
Cam makes it home with Lorne’s support
Every time Cameron Nugent started to doubt himself during a 150-kilometre cancer fundraiser run between Melbourne and Lorne, a perfectly timed call from a person on the street would provide him with a much-needed boost.
Community joins 16-day activism
One woman each week in Australia dies from family violence and the Colac district community will once again unite in the fight against gender-based violence.
Protection against scams
Ahead of next week’s Scams Awareness Week, and as authorities warn of increased scams during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Colac’s Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Bull has provided advice and recommendations on how you can keep safe and avoid scams.
King of carols to grace Colac
The King of Christmas carols is locked in to delight Colac at next month’s Christmas by the Lake event, while an ARIA award-winning musician will also grace the stage.
Colac principal now has two boys in the AFL
Trinity College Colac principal Paul Clohesy will have to divide his loyalties between three AFL clubs after his son Sam was drafted to Gold Coast this week, joining his brother Ted in the AFL ranks.
Zach leaves house in style
Colac’s Zach Davis has farewelled the Big Brother House, but not before showing his housemates how to train a dolphin.
Support is in the bag
A donation drive will help to brighten the Christmas of vulnerable women and girls in the Colac district.
Truck driver turns to reality TV show
A truck driver who works in Colac and his daughter will star in a new show that sees parents relinquish control and say yes to their children for an entire day.
Bay police help locals combat scams
An Apollo Bay police information session will educate people on scams and cybercrime and how to avoid falling victim to opportunistic and sophisticated scams.
Brigade backs worthy cause
There are a few hairy upper lips at the Colac Fire Brigade this month, for an all-too-important cause.
Christmas spirit to hit Lake Colac
The Colac Herald and Mixx FM teams are wasting no time in getting into the festive spirit, and they’re inviting you to join them for a Christmas movie night.
Roy reflects on town’s strength
Roy Moriarty was about 15 when his dad George asked him to come along to the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Wye River Fire Brigade.
Emerging artists on exhibition
Birregurra art students have been showing off their artistic flair and talents.
To Lorne with Love, Cam set for big journey
As Lorne’s Cameron Nugent watched the smoke billowing out of his new chimney in a house he had spent eight years building by himself, he knew his project was complete.
Police warn motorists after multiple crashes
The second crash in less than a week at the same Colac intersection has led police to warn locals about their driving behaviour.
State jobs soar to new high
Regional Victoria’s unemployment rate is the equal lowest regional rate in Australia.
Molly the pooch’s therapeutic role
Whether she’s reading a book in the library, getting a pat in the playground or helping a nervous child on a school morning, Molly the Labrador has been a welcome addition to Elliminyt Primary School.
Police catch multiple drivers
A man who lost his driver’s licence after speeding and blowing almost double the legal blood alcohol level, had four sober passengers in his vehicle.
Colac Otway paramedics improve response time
Colac Otway paramedics responded to code-one incidents a minute faster and code-two incidents six minutes faster than the previous quarter, new data shows.
College raises $21K-plus for cancer charity
Twenty-four hours, 300 Apollo Bay locals, 250 school students, 2790 laps swam, 3642 goals scored and a whopping $21,473 raised for a cancer organisation.
Marmalade entries delight committee
Warncoort’s Sue Mulder and Birregurra’s Rosa Filippi have earned recognition at the Australian Marmalade Awards, while a marmalade showcasing Australian native ingredients has been judged best.
Veteran pays tribute to father
Despite his own service in the military, Steve Cahill prefers to reflect on his father’s heroic actions in the Second World War on Remembrance Day, and the countless lives of servicepeople he saved.
