Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Henry McMinn’s smile touched many

    Nobody will ever forget that Henry McMinn smile.

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  • Reflections on an Otways legend

    Somewhere along Colac-Lavers Hill Road in 1983, a young journalist scanned his notes prepping for an interview with a Beech Forest spud farmer who had just won an ultra-marathon in his 60s.

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  • Bat nudging program recommences

    A bat “nudging” program will recommence in Colac tomorrow, causing temporary closures to the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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  • Birregurra-Forrest Road rebuild work continues

    Upgrades along Birregurra-Forrest Road are continuing and should be complete by the middle of the year, weather permitting.

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  • Surgeon retires after four-decade career

    It might take a while before retiring Colac surgeon Chris Sutherland stops waiting for his phone to ring.

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  • Love grows stronger for couple

    John and Lyn Davies’ love story blossomed at a Melbourne high school in the 1950s.

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  • Coverage concerns continue

    A Federal Opposition politician has vowed to lobby for better mobile coverage in Colac and district, after community members expressed their concerns about blackspots.

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  • Special day for Sergeant Oates

    Colac export Sergeant Eliza Oates says returning to her home town to be part of its Anzac Day services is a privilege.

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