Health
Special birthday for Colac newborns
COLAC’S first baby of 2014 waited nine days over his due date to enter the world.
Call for week off after head injury
THE head of Colac’s Sports Trainers Group has thrown his support behind sportspeople having mandatory weeks off after head injuries.
Funding cuts will hurt vulnerable
COLAC’S hospital chief says a State Government funding cut will hurt Colac and district’s most financially vulnerable families.
Youth hub will make difference
A LEADING authority on children’s mental wellbeing says Colac and district people will find “great solace” in the city’s upcoming youth health centre.
Crook Kooka on the mend
COLAC basketball young gun Jack Barrow says he is still a chance to play this weekend despite overcoming a possible case of glandular fever.
Hospital reverses cash crisis
COLAC Area Health has turned a $1.1-million deficit into a $100,000 surplus in 12 months.
Teenagers walking for hurt mate
LORNE teenagers hope to help their friend Lochie Donne in his recovery from spinal injuries, one step at a time.
A miracle whirlwind week
A COLAC district mother feels her late son-in-law is watching over his family after a “whirlwind” week including a national television appearance.