Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Period product appeal

    Hygiene and sanitary products are items that many people take for granted, but for some women and girls experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence, they are an item that can be a stretch to afford.

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  • Driver caught in burning truck

    The quick-thinking actions of an off-duty fire captain, his boss and a nearby motorist have saved the life of a cement truck driver, after his truck rolled and caught fire at Simpson.

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  • Pollies gather with public for barbecue

    Colac district community members had the chance to meet and discuss local issues with two Liberal MPs.

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  • Double delights for Aurora’s Symphony

    History has repeated itself for Colac Gold Cup winner Aurora’s Symphony, and his Colac part-owners couldn’t be happier.

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  • Vital service’s official launch

    More than 170 teenagers have accessed the support of Colac’s new Headspace centre since it opened in October, proving the demand for mental health services among young
    people.

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  • Sacred Heart students hit the pool

    There was more swimming sport action at Bluewater, this time for Sacred Heart Primary students.

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  • Sacred Heart celebrates student achievements

    Sacred Heart Primary School principal Jack Lenaghan says the school’s latest high-performance results are reflective of the successful navigation of providing high-quality Catholic education through difficult times.

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  • Young people showcase public speaking skills

    Trinity College student Paige Compton has won the Colac Lions Club’s Youth of the Year public speaking competition, in an event where three young Colac district shared stimulating and personal ideas.

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