Articles by Greta Lannen
Push ramps up to increase lake’s speed limit
Key Lake Colac user groups, clubs and associations are set to meet with Safety Transport Victoria in a bid to increase the lake’s speed limit, a lake advocate says.
Sign targets dangerous drivers
A temporary speed detection sign at Barwon Downs will aim to deter speeders, after residents said dangerous driving past their homes had left them living in fear.
Child in hospital after hit
A nine-year-old boy has sustained head and upper body injuries after a car clipped him in Colac.
New Colac school campus to help vulnerable youths
After six years of dedicated work, a Colac school for young vulnerable, marginalised and disengaged people is moving into a new campus, ensuring its students continue to be valued and included.
Bank demanding pensioner’s cash
A pensioner who had thousands of dollars stolen from his bank account and credit card has been asked by his bank to urgently pay back part of the stolen money.
Imitation firearms arrest
Colac detectives have arrested and charged a man who was in possession of eight imitation firearms.
Boy suffers head injuries in Apollo Bay road incident
A primary school-aged boy has been hospitalised with head injuries after a car crash at Apollo Bay.
Rally against maternity closure
Parents, children, healthcare workers, stakeholders and politicians have rallied to call for action against the proposed closure of Epworth Hospital Geelong’s maternity ward.