Health

  • Virus hits state border

    A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has reached northern Victoria, with health authorities urging Victorians to protect themselves against mosquito bites following possible cases of Japanese encephalitis virus.

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  • Pool days ease pain

    Colac people with arthritis are reaping the benefits of being back in the water.

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  • Hospice receives grant

    Colac’s Anam Cara House will be able to extend its services by hundreds of hours thanks to a $15,000 grant from ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal Program.

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  • Research boost for aged care

    A research project to deliver enhanced healthcare at home for older people in Colac and district will lead to health improvements for the region, a Colac Area Health researcher says.

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  • Boot sale to boost service

    A Colac market this weekend will help people turn “trash into cash”, while enjoying entertainment and raising money for Colac’s hospital.

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  • Seek help for asthma and hay fever symptoms

    Grass pollen season has brought an increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma, experts say.

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  • Don’t ignore virus fatigue

    Emotional fatigue is hitting Colac and district people of all ages as the toll of the pandemic continues, a Colac doctor says.

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  • Rural news in brief

    Fears for farm workers’ lung health, a canola disease spreads, and grants for rural women.

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