Health
Action team against violence
AN “action team” of Colac community leaders could make a stand against domestic violence.
Teenage pregnancy is state’s highest
COLAC’S teen pregnancy rate is the highest in the state, with 25 babies born to 15 to 19-year-olds in the past financial year.
Hospital lobbies for $4.5 million
COLAC Area Health has kicked off a campaign for federal funding and has asked Corangamite’s main candidates for a $4.5-million children’s health centre.
National focus on Colac health model
A REGIONAL healthcare chief says Colac’s new after-hours health system is attracting attention from across Australia.
Hand transplant recipient progressing
HAVING sore hands is usually a bad sign but being in such pain he was unable to touch anything was a sign of progress for Cobden’s Peter Walsh.
Children rally for hurt footballer
COLAC children have rallied to help raise money for paralysed former Lorne footballer Casey Tutungi.
Special reason to join campaign
TIMBOON’S Tracey Heeps has plenty of motivation to wear jeans to work on Friday.
Paralysed footballer says thanks
PARALYSED footballer Casey Tutungi has shown his appreciation after the wider Colac district helped raise almost $100,000 for the former Lorne player.