Health
Worker upbeat despite toe amputation
COLAC’S Dan Casey is adjusting to life without two toes on his right foot after machinery at work crushed the foot.
Charity helps family after birth of triplets
HAVING four children under the age of 1 has given Kerrie and James Drayton an appreciation of the help and support charities can provide.
Mum’s project helps families after loss of babies
THE DEATH of her daughter 10 years ago has inspired Colac’s Lynette Robertson to help other families whose babies died at birth or during pregnancy.
Runner plans to break record in charity bid
COLAC veteran marathon runner John Timms plans to smash an ultra-marathon record next week to raise awareness for Colac’s new cancer centre.
Growing demand for food donations
A COLAC pastor says demand for welfare has increased since the start of a food program at her church.
Coach’s dad inspires premiership success
SIMPSON football coach Adam Courtney has dedicated his premiership-winning season to his father John, who has motor neurone disease.
New drug counselling service starts in Colac
COLAC district people seeking treatment for alcohol and drug addiction will have more counselling options from today.
Colanda workers worried for future
ALMOST 200 Colac disability workers are worried they will lose their jobs and working conditions if residents of the city’s Colanda centre move into homes in other cities.
