Charity
Colac cancer centre could open by Christmas
COLAC AREA HEALTH officials hope to open Colac’s cancer treatment centre by Christmas.
Hawthorn AFL star supports footballer’s grieving family
COLAC AFL star Luke Hodge has helped organise a major fundraiser to support the family of Otway Districts footballer Aaron “Bill” Mahoney.
Loving big sister jumps in to help heart charity
SIX-YEAR-OLD Taneisha Goonan’s only wish for Christmas was to be a big sister.
$8000 charity boost from 14-day bike ride
COLAC’S Daniel Madden says he felt a mixture of relief and elation as he completed a 3027-kilometre bike ride which raised money for African children.
Colac cancer appeal hits $290,000
COLAC’S LONG ROAD Appeal has raised more than $290,000 in nine months, and is still accepting donations to establish a Colac cancer clinic.
Man’s epic cycling journey for African children’s fund
COLAC’S Daniel Madden is within sight of Darwin after 12 intense days on his bicycle.
Increase in welfare demand
A COLAC Welfare organisation has had a “noticeable increase” in demand for its services over the past six months.
Doctors trial treatments for girl’s rare kidney disease
A KIDNEY disease and resistance to medication have forced a 10-year-old Gellibrand girl to spend time at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital while doctors trial new treatments.