Health
Punters pump less cash into pokies
COLAC multi-million-dollar poker machine habit is declining.
Doctor appeals to patients
A COLAC doctor says people must use extra GP appointments available in Colac to help Colac Hospital’s urgent care department cut costs and stay open.
Community heard on health care
A COLAC businessman says he is pleased “the community has been heard” after health leaders found a solution to a Colac Hospital urgent care crisis.
Colac health service saved
COLAC Area Health’s urgent care department will remain open around the clock after the health service’s board agreed on a model to save the service.
Women umpires make football history
COLAC football umpires will make history this weekend with the first all-female-umpired football match to raise money for breast cancer awareness.
Tough Tiger clawing his way back
COLAC’S Travis Woodmason hopes to return to senior football in coming weeks after a year and a half on the sidelines.
Dairy farmers are suicide risk
FARMERS have warned suicide could become more common in south-west Victoria if a dairy crisis continues.
Hospital on track to erase debt
COLAC Area Health could be on track to erase its $1-million deficit from last financial year by the start of July.
