Articles by Greta Lannen

  • Maternity ward fight steps up

    Colac district parents and expectant parents will attend a rally calling for Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward to remain open, after its upcoming closure caused community outrage.

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  • Backups for medicine shortage

    Blooms The Chemist has reassured its Colac customers that there are no significant impacts on the pharmacy’s antibiotic prescriptions, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration reported an Australian-wide supply shortage.

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  • Barwon Downs residents left living in fear

    “If something’s not done somebody is going to get killed here and I hope it’s not one of the locals.”

    Barwon Downs residents are at their wit’s end after constant dangerous driving and speeding along the town’s main road.

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  • Rider deaths spark advice

    Colac’s Highway Patrol Unit has pleaded with motorcycle riders to strap on their helmets correctly, after the death of three motorcyclists on Colac district roads in 2022.

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  • Hospitals post healthy results

    Great Ocean Road Health, Hesse Rural Health and Timboon and District Healthcare Service have all reported budget surpluses in the 2021-22 financial year, despite one of the most challenging years for the health system.

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  • The new lawman in town

    The chance to be part of a new community and diversify his career has drawn Josh Goonan to Birregurra, where he is now the town’s new police officer in charge.

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  • A big weekend for car lovers

    Motorheads, car lovers and motorbike enthusiasts will relish a new Colac motor festival that will celebrate and showcase the best in vehicles this weekend.

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  • Von’s vibrant at 101

    Don’t be afraid to work and be polite to people. That’s the advice 101-year-old Von Hillier has shared with the younger generations.

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