Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Heart disease continues toll on region

    Coronary heart disease is still the biggest killer of Colac Otway residents, new data shows, but the number of deaths in the shire has dropped.

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  • Men hearing messages at health night

    Health check-ups, regular exercise and talking to a mate or mental health professional were the big messages at a men’s health night, led by Colac Area Health.

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  • State recognition for Corangamite campaign

    A campaign promoting the Volcanic Lakes and Plains region has won a state excellence award.

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  • Busted bridge back in action by next month

    The replacement of a Chapple Vale bridge that collapsed into Gellibrand River last year is set to be complete next month.

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  • Get up and exercise to reduce risk of a stroke

    Health professionals are encouraging Colac Otway people to get physical and spend less time sitting down to significantly reduce their risk of stroke.

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  • Footbridge set in place over creek

    Workers have installed a new pedestrian bridge over Barongarook Creek six years after a flood washed away the site’s previous bridge.

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  • Modern taste meets sustainability

    With a passion for sustainability, vigorous research and careful forward planning, Sheryl Biddle has created the home of her dreams at Birregurra.

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  • Op shop reopens after blaze

    More than 18 months after a fire destroyed Winchelsea’s op shop, the town’s “lifeblood” is set to reopen in a temporary home, thanks to community fundraising and support.

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