Articles by: Greta Lannen
ALC looking for workers amid coronavirus crisis
With hundreds of people across Colac and district now facing the reality of unemployment due to coronavirus restrictions, one Colac employer is continuing to support locals.
Hospital establishes dedicated COVID-19 test site
Colac Area Health has a new COVID-19 testing site, as increasing numbers attend the hospital with concerns of coronavirus.
Coronavirus pandemic forces libraries to close
Colac Community Library and Learning Centre will temporarily close due to new coronavirus restrictions as non-essential services across the country close to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Sudden end to term for kids
School students across Colac and district have packed up their books early to start learning from home as a state-wide closure of Victorian schools aims to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
MP calls for calm amid coronavirus restrictions
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is encouraging Colac and district people to look after their fellow community members and businesses, and ensure they take the Federal Government’s health restrictions seriously during the coronavirus pandemic.
High demand for vital medicine
A Colac pharmacist has assured the community there will be no medication shortages and to urge people to maintain normal buying habits, after increased demand and stockpiling at chemists.
Demand for welfare puts strain on Salvos
Colac Salvation Army’s minister is encouraging Colac and district people to donate food and hygiene products to its welfare pantry, after an increased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Train pain for wheelchair users
South West Coast MP Roma Britnell says the accessibility of V-Line trains for wheelchair users is “not good enough”.
Equality in the spotlight
A cancer survivor, a firefighter, a councillor and a police constable.
Panic-purchased paper rolls out of shop doors
Colac shoppers have wiped out toilet paper supplies at various supermarkets, with people stockpiling the product amid fears of a coronavirus pandemic.
High bookings for weekend
Two Colac accommodation owners say they are pleased with the number of bookings for this long weekend, but vacancies remain despite a public holiday and AFL pre-season match.
Special birthday a few years late
Irrewillipe’s Helen Theodore will celebrate her 18th birthday tomorrow, 72 years after she was born.
Colac is priest’s first parish
Ss Johns’ Anglican Church’s new priest is looking forward to involving himself with the parish and the wider Colac community after leading his first service yesterday.
Views on violence must change
A change of language and a whole-community response is essential to reducing violence against women, the team leader of a Colac family violence service says.
Painter praises firies for saving artworks
“I’m not a crying person but I nearly cried when they said that both paintings were safe.”
Thousands back climate push
A group of Colac and district climate change activists are hoping for local government action after submitting a petition calling for Colac Otway Shire Council to acknowledge a climate emergency.
Studies expand nurse’s talents
Warrion’s Charlotte Henry is giving back to her wider community, providing hands-on care for cancer patients.
Phone ban benefits learning
Students at Colac Secondary College are already benefitting from a ban on mobile phones in the classroom and schoolyard, the college’s principal says.
Strong winds tear through Cressy leaving major damage
[caption id="attachment_75807" align="alignright" width="300"] A tree ripped through an aluminium fence after strong winds tore through Cressy on Friday afternoon, causing serious damage.[/caption] Wild winds ripped through Cressy on Friday, leaving a path of destruction that tore roofs off a house and shed, decimated trees and knocked down high voltage power towers, leaving thousands without power.
Service connects more Colac patients with specialists
A new telehealth service will connect Colac Area Health patients with specialist emergency doctors from across Australia and help reduce workforce pressure.
Banding together for bushfires
Colac and district people will unite this weekend to show their support for fellow Australians affected by devastating bushfires.
Activists demand action on climate
A group of activists are reaching out for community support in calling for local government action on climate change.
Supporting fire-affected kids
The Otway Rotaract Club is supporting the children of the fire-affected Gippsland region, hoping to give them a sense of normality after devastating bushfires.
Fish frustrations for low lake
A lack of fish due to a drop in Lake Colac’s water level in recent months is taking a toll on local anglers.
