Health
500km journey to help sick children
MEETING families with sick children has given Colac McDonald’s consultant Anthony Nigro a new outlook on life.
Marriner’s Falls victim says tourism doesn’t justify risk
A VICTIM of falling trees at Apollo Bay’s Marriner’s Falls says people campaigning for the Otways’ walk to reopen should reconsider the risk.
Mystery disease debilitates young mum
A FORMER Colac district woman is trying to find the cause of a mystery illness that has left her adult daughter bedridden and unable to move.
Hospital budget unclear
COLAC health services are yet to obtain government budget information despite being almost a month into this financial year.
New pathway proposed to take cyclists off road
A SEPARATE proposed cycling and walking track linking Colac and Birregurra would aim to improve road safety along the busy Princes Highway.
Mother fights for cannabis law change
A COLAC district mother is campaigning for the Federal Government to consider legalising cannabis for medical purposes including relieving epilepsy seizures.
Colac takes a stand against ‘ice’ threat
COLAC TIGERS Football Netball Club president Nick Lang says it’s time to take a stand against the drug “ice”.
Runner rides for cancer service
VETERAN Colac distance runner and cancer patient John Timms is switching to cycling to raise money for cancer patient care in Colac.