Health
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.
Diabetes ‘normal’ for teenager
COLAC’S Alyssa Luke says growing-up with diabetes is a part of everyday life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colac family angry at ambulance delay
A COLAC father says the city’s ambulance service needs attention after he waited an hour for paramedics to attend an emergency involving his daughter.
Scheme office opens this week
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has inspected Colac’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme building which is set to open this week.