Health

  • 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.

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  • 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”.

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  • 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.

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  • Diabetes ‘normal’ for teenager

    COLAC’S Alyssa Luke says growing-up with diabetes is a part of everyday life.

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  • Soldier’s stories help ease stresses of war

    LORNE FORMER soldier James Prascevic says putting pen to paper has helped him in his battle with post traumatic stress disorder and depression.

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  • New Colac health hub earns praise

    LEADING mental health advocate Patrick McGorry has praised Colac’s new youth health centre, highlighting its integrated model at its opening.

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  • Drinker’s dry month helps cancer charity

    AN APOLLO BAY bartender says he will fight temptation this month to stay off alcohol and raise money for cancer victims.

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  • Baby’s surprise arrival at home

    GIVING birth to her second child at her Colac home wasn’t part of Kirsty Finnigan’s birth plan.

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