Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Blood donation numbers rise

    More than 260 people donated blood during Lifeblood’s mobile blood donor van’s visit to Colac.

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  • Tasty charity morning

    Gellibrand River community members have raised more than $1000 for the Cancer Council.

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  • Teacher shortages hit Colac schools

    Colac district schools are bearing the brunt of an influx in staff and student illnesses, with absences and a lack of access to relief teachers causing schools to reshuffle staff to cover classes, taking them away from their main roles.

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  • Children’s flu immunisation statistics plummet

    Flu immunisation rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent among young Colac Otway children, as health authorities urge parents and carers to book their children’s flu vaccine.

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  • Study into endometriosis

    Colac district people who live with endometriosis can volunteer to take part in a Deakin University research project that is aiming to improve the quality of life for people with the disease.

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  • Welcome to ‘Greatopia’

    A new tourism campaign is encouraging people to explore the Great Ocean Road region, reminding people of the beauty and opportunities that beckon them to “Greatopia”.

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  • Library’s hours set for change

    Colac Library will reduce its opening hours and Apollo Bay will increase its opening hours, as the Geelong Regional Library Corporation tweaks them to manage operational needs.

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  • New bridge arriving at creek

    Colac Otway Shire Council is set to install a new Barongarook Creek pedestrian bridge today.

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