Health

  • Horserider defies doctors’ predictions after head injury

    DOCTORS told Jess Halliday 10 years ago that she might never walk or talk again.

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  • Shops must lift game on wheelchair access

    A COLAC man has called for Colac retailers to become more wheelchair-friendly, after lack of access prevented his wheelchair-bound wife from using Colac businesses.

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  • Worker to help tackle violence

    COLAC Area Health has a new worker to help tackle increasing reports of family violence in the region.

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  • Teen chooses cruise with motoring idols

    A COLAC district teenager has spent the day with his motoring idols after taking 12 years to choose his ultimate wish.

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  • Awareness is vital to ensure breast health

    COLAC’S leading breast cancer nurse is urging men and women to be aware about breast health.

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  • Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction

    RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac’s leading drugs counsellor.

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  • Call for Otways trial to grow medical cannabis

    OTWAYS farmers could develop Victoria’s version of Tasmania’s poppy industry after the State Government’s decision to legalise medical marijuana cultivation.

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  • Cancer awareness fundraiser in honour of friend

    FRIENDS and family have will gather next month to celebrate the life of a Colac woman and raise awareness of the disease that took her life.

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