Health
Footballer paralysed in collision
FORMER Lorne footballer Casey Tutungi is in hospital after breaking his back in a freak on-field accident.
Footy father wins fight for life
JUST 17 months ago Colac district footballer Tom Sutherland was unsure whether he would live to see his baby son Braxton grow up.
Inquiry into farm cattle deaths
THE discovery of sick and dead cattle on a Colac district farm has sparked an investigation into a possible disease outbreak.
Couple fighting to stay in Australia
A COLAC couple is fighting to stay in Australia after officials ruled one of them was too old and had insufficient English skills to earn permanent residency.
Hospital chief defends bed plan
COLAC’S available emergency hospital beds will halve after 3.30pm each day under a plan to retain the city’s overnight urgent care.
Shedding light on rare disease
A COLAC woman wants to meet other people suffering the same debilitating disease that prevented her from walking and talking.
Technology extends health care
COLAC Area Health’s urgent care centre is linking its medical staff with doctors and paramedics across Victoria.
Businesses support palliative care
COLAC and district businesses have thrown their support behind a bid for a new palliative care space at the city’s hospital.