Articles by Greta Lannen
Coroner reports rise in suicides
An increase in Victorian suicides in recent years is causing concern, as new data shows six people in Colac-Corangamite died by suicide in 2020 and 2021.
Polwarth MP demands answers over closure
Colac-based Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called on the Victorian Health Minister to visit Geelong and explain the permanent closure of Epworth Hospital’s maternity ward.
Tractor sparks fire on district farmland
Winchelsea’s fire captain says a grassfire caused by a tractor fire east of Colac could have been much worse if nearby private fire tankers hadn’t quickly turned up to contain the blaze.
Top cancer experts converge on Lorne
International and Australian cancer experts and researchers have flocked to Lorne for a conference.
Fire uncovers drug plantation
A Camperdown person helping extinguish a fire at their neighbour’s house has ended up in hospital, shortly before authorities found a secret hydroponic setup in the burning house.
Vital screen for Colac women
Colac district women will be able to access free breast screens from next week when BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile screening van visits Colac.
Classic bikes and cars are a lifelong passion
A ride on his Harley Davidson motorbikes, a cruise in his 1928 Ford Model A roadster and a tinker away at the vehicles are all forms of active meditation for Dallas Youlten.
Exciting year for arts centre
The upgrade and expansion of Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery is set to start in the coming months and its grand opening could perfectly coincide with next year’s Cororooke Festival.