Health
State funding for telehealth
South-west Victorians will receive specialist medical care sooner and closer to home with a boost to telehealth services.
No need to skip tradition
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School students have been skipping at home for the Jump Rope for Heart program.
Text sent early
Barwon Health has apologised after accidentally text messaging 28 Colac people a half a day early telling them they could leave isolation.
Look out for signs of a stroke
Ambulance Victoria is urging all south-west Victorian residents to use National Stroke Week as an opportunity to learn the signs of stroke.
Don’t avoid seeing a doctor
A Colac doctor has urged people not to put off seeking medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A piece of calm in a wild time
Yoga is helping Colac and district children manage COVID-19’s disruption to their education this year.
Fundraising duo unveil their new looks
A Colac ovarian cancer fundraising event has smashed expectations, raising $12,000 at the weekend.
Survivor grateful to foundation
Daffodil Day will be different this year, but Colac breast cancer survivor Janine Benson says its importance remains the same.