Articles by: Greta Lannen
Big-screen festivities
Get your popcorn and picnic rugs ready for Colac’s first-ever community movie night.
Nightly closure in place
Colac’s Acting Senior Sergeant Steve Bull has assured the community that the nightly closure of the police station will not reduce Colac police’s capacity and response to emergencies and incidents.
Stories of strength follow silent march
Women’s stories of strength, survival, healing and hope stood out as stark reminders of the prevalence of gender-based violence in the community.
Celebration to promote awareness, acceptance
A Colac Area Health event will celebrate people with disabilities and promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance.
Police news in brief
A Colac man who injured two women after he failed to stop at a stop sign will lose his driver’s licence for a year after he returned a positive alcohol reading, more than two times the legal limit.
International nativity collection arrives in Colac
Passionate Christmas people are sharing their unique display of more than 300 Nativity scenes in Colac.
Staff remember ‘golden age’
It was a day of joyful reminiscing at Colac High School’s staff reunion.
COVID cases ‘surge’ in Colac
A Colac pharmacist and clinic manager say they have seen an increased demand for COVID-19 antiviral medication, as Victorian health authorities continue to warn of increased community transmission of the virus.
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.
