Articles by: Greta Lannen
Island connections to cherish
The chance to connect with Palm Island community members while celebrating culture and breaking stereotypes has changed the lives of a group of Trinity College students and staff.
Quality fundraising effort
Colac’s Camp Quality fundraising crew says it is stoked with the amount of money raised at its gala dinner, and hopes the dinner becomes an annual event.
GORH annual appeal supports infusion service
Great Ocean Road Health is raising money through its annual appeal to expand its medical infusion service and supportive treatments to patients who live in surrounding rural communities.
Brigade Wye’s heart and soul
Wye River CFA’s open day will provide the opportunity for reflection, celebration and preparation, as the brigade marks its 50th year.
Think pink today in Colac
Drop by SLM Law’s Pink Up Colac morning tea to support McGrath breast cancer nurses, just like Colac’s very own Charlotte Henry.
Challenge to raise funds for dementia
Alvie’s Sharna Cuttler knows the money she raises for Dementia Australia won’t cure her dad, but she hopes it will support people living with dementia and their families well into the future.
MP calls for driver education
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has repeated calls for more driving education for international tourists, following a head-on crash on the Great Ocean Road and the post-covid return of international drivers to the tourism hotspot.
Monthly sale boosts industry
Colac’s monthly store sale which yarded more than 1000 cattle has given the local livestock industry hope, but the industry is remaining wary of future trends and weather conditions.
Year 12s celebrate last day at school
Trinity College’s Year 12s dressed to impress for their Celebration Day, as they wrap up their secondary school life and look towards exams.
What’s on
Learn to sail, celebrate Colac's history, ride to work and pinking up for a purpose.
Music creates a connection between the young and old
Mercy Place residents and NIDO Early School children made a special musical connection during an intergenerational program.
Voters decide on Voice to Parliament
It’s time for Australians to hit the polls and have their say in tomorrow’s Voice referendum.
Learn the ropes of sailing on Lake Colac
If you’ve ever been keen to learn the ropes of sailing, a program with the Colac Yacht Club is the perfect place to start.
SAFETY PLEA: Drivers risking lives on Colac district roads
Emergency service workers are pleading with the public to drive safely after four serious crashes and five drivers caught travelling up to 174 kilometres an hour on Colac district roads.
Ten thousand slimy reasons
It was a slimy day at Elliminyt Primary School as staff, students and parents raised money for the school.
Historic home open to public
Robyn and Michael Barrand have continued to foster the history of their 1940s moderne style art deco home.
Colac joyride over for teens
Police have arrested and charged two Colac 14-year-old boys who stole a ute and drove erratically through Colac’s CBD, before flipping it and fleeing the scene of the accident.
Inspirational walk raises vital funds
Colac’s Lynne Barker says a charity walk to raise money in the name of Olivia Newton-John was inspirational.
Harvest Trail a hit for foodies
The Otway Harvest Trail celebrated all things delicious from the region.
Alarming high-speed roadtrip
Colac district police have charged a Melbourne woman who they caught driving 48 kilometres above the speed limit with an unrestrained child in the backseat.
Junior basketball
Action shots from junior basketball.
Junior tennis
Action shots from junior tennis.
Stolen ute crashes on Cants Road
Two male offenders have fled the scene of a crash in Colac after they flipped a stolen ute.
Seniors Week activities
Colac and district hosted a range of activities to celebrate Seniors Week.
