Articles by: Greta Lannen
World-class bike trail to attract thousands
Newly completed upgrades to Forrest’s mountain bike trails have made the network one of Australia’s top mountain biking destinations.
Colac’s coffee connection
While Cheryl Miller explains her idea behind the formation of the Colac Coffee Club, you can hear the chatter and laughter of club members in the background who, not too long ago, were strangers.
What’s On in Colac Otway
Catch up with what's on this week across Colac and district.
National honour for Lorne resident
Winter Olympic champion and Lorne resident Lydia Lassila will join an elite group of athletes when she is inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Martial arts in Memorial Square
It was a beautiful day for tai chi in Memorial Square to celebrate Seniors Week.
Birregurra Men’s Shed celebrations
The Birregurra Men’s Shed will proudly open its doors tomorrow after years of hard work and community support.
Community has a role to play
A group of young Colac district people will share their lived experiences and highlight how the community can positively impact their wellbeing at an event for Mental Health Week.
HIGH ALERT: Alarming incidents of speeding drivers on local roads
Colac police are on high alert for dangerous driving as an influx of international tourists hit Colac district roads, with incidents of international speedsters and a learner caught driving almost 50kmh over the limit this week.
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Celebration of seniors
Colac and district seniors enjoyed morning teas at Beeac and Birregurra this week to celebrate the 2023 Victorian Seniors Festival.
Maintenance crews take action
Colac Bulla maintenance workers have taken protected action over an industrial dispute with Bulla, after negotiations over their enterprise bargaining agreement reached a stalemate.
History-meets-music fundraiser
Step into Colac’s history and celebrate four of the city’s most cherished historic homes, while raising money for Colac’s health service.
Lake drainage scheme to stop
The Lough Calvert Drainage Scheme has stopped operating at Lake Colac after two months.
Sound advice from star Diamonds netballer
Australian netball star Jo Weston says perseverance, patience and listening to your coaches is among the key advice she would pass onto Colac district’s young up-and-coming netballers.
Gaz suggests local appearance
AFL champion Gary Ablett Junior has not ruled out returning to the football field for a one-off game in Colac.
Sporting heroes at Colac event
More than 300 people packed Colac Bowling Club to hear from an AFL legend and a World Cup winning netballer.
Elvis inspires stage career
Charlie Gaylard walked into a cinema last year and left a changed person.
Celebrating a century of life
A caring, gentle fun-loving Colac great-grandmother has marked a century of life.
News in brief
Police supervision ramps up this long weekend, a country singer headlines a Colac concert, and more.
Sharing the glory
The footy spirit was alive at Colac’s Mercy Place yesterday for the aged-care home’s annual “Mercy-low Awards”.
Local sporting identities predict close contest
Key Colac district sporting figures Jason Murnane and Rob “Scruff” Oborne are gearing up – somewhat nervously – for a huge AFL Grand Final tomorrow.
Wife wants grand final revenge
Colac’s Venessa Vidot is seeking revenge on her husband Nate, 20 years in the making.
Call to support fundraiser
What better way to spend a night out with delicious food and entertaining music, than by raising money to support children with cancer?
GREEN LIGHT: State approves rezoning for new housing development
Unlocking and rezoning land at Elliminyt for housing is a huge milestone for a community that is crying out for housing options, a Colac land developer says.
