Articles by Greta Lannen
Testing scaled back
Colac Area Health has wound back its COVID-19 testing and vaccination hours in response to low attendees and attempts to manage staff shortages across the organisation.
Driving force behind rare, powerful racer
There is a rich history and fascinating origin behind the Jaguar XK120 car, and Colac’s Geoff O’Neill is a proud owner of the rare vehicle.
Head-on crash at hospital
A 50-year-old woman went to Colac hospital for observation after her vehicle crossed to the wrong side of the road, causing a head-on car crash on Connor Street.
Museum plans to expand
The Apollo Bay Museum hopes to expand its premises to maximise the site’s potential and benefit the whole community.
Cultural visit at Sacred Heart
“Everybody matters. You matter, you belong.” That was Dr Miriam Rose Ungunmerr Baumann’s message to Sacred Heart Primary School staff and students, during a special visit to the Colac school as part of National Reconciliation Week.
Dinosaur trackway found
An Apollo Bay couple has discovered more than 50 fossilised footprints from what appear to be dinosaur feet near Skenes Creek and are awaiting identification from the Melbourne Museum.
Fantastic morning for Zumba
It was an energetic start to the morning for Colac West Primary School students and staff, as they took part in a whole-school Zumba class.