Articles by: Carla Okai
Colac district workers have high health risk
A SURVEY has found a majority of Colac district workers are at risk of developing type two diabetes.
Hospital chief backs community boards
COLAC Area Health has stood by its community-based board structure as the best way to deliver health services.
Drug arrests up but crime rate down
COLAC and district’s overall crime rate has fallen despite an increase in drug arrests.
$2-million pledge for safer places
THE STATE Government has set aside more than $2 million for bushfire safer places in the Otways.
Counsellor aims to reach new clients
COLAC'S new drug and alcohol counsellor says helping people turn their lives around is the best part of his job.
Ambulance duo honoured for years of service
THE AMBULANCE service brought Apollo Bay’s Peter and Cheryl Biddle together.
Quad bikers responsible for own safety
COLAC district farmers say quad bike safety is in their own hands.
Police have new warning for hoon drivers
COLAC police have warned against hoon driving ahead of the July 1 introduction of tougher anti-hooning laws.
Staying in Colac was right decision
MARY Testa says she’s thankful she decided to stay in Colac 58 years ago.
Quilt raffle helps cancer research
TEA AND SCONES will be a popular treat tomorrow as Colac and district residents raise money for cancer research.
Vibrant Venturers help village
COLAC Scouts are preparing to lend a helping hand in the South Pacific.
Plan for end-of-life treatment
AN INTENSIVE care specialist says Colac residents should plan the level of medical treatment they want to receive at the end of their lives.
Paralympian inspires Colac children
PARALYMPIC star Sam Bramham has shared his winning ambition with Colac West Primary School pupils.
Rural pupils take to healthy lifestyles
ALVIE, Beeac and Carlisle River primary school pupils learnt about health during an active afternoon.
More towns at risk from bushfire
THE State Government could add more Colac district towns to its list of high-risk bushfire areas.
Tractor thefts threaten road repairs
THE THEFT of two tractors worth $120,000 from a Colac depot could delay emergency road repairs across the district.
Car theft teens narrowly avoid crashing into train
TWO COLAC teenagers had a near miss after a car they allegedly stole almost crashed into a train yesterday.
Colac heart program goes national
A PROGRAM pioneered in Colac to reduce people’s risk of heart disease has had positive results and could roll-out across the country.
Health program are reaping rewards
COLAC and district health programs are paying off, with the district recording lower levels of hospitalisation from preventable disease than the rest of the state.
Volunteers prepare to paint the town red
COLAC volunteers are preparing to paint the town red.
Quilters help keep flood victims warm
COLAC and district quilters will send some much-needed warmth to people in flood-affected areas.
Hugh Wilson inquest uncovers Colac’s secrets
AN INQUEST into the death of Colac’s Hugh Wilson moved from the courtroom to a wet Barongarook roadside.
Theft prompts police to warn drivers
POLICE have urged motorists to lock their vehicles after another car theft in Colac.
Ex-policeman stands by hit-run claims
FORMER Colac policeman Peter Goonan has stood by claims of police involvement in the 1976 hit-run death of Hugh Wilson.
