Health
Injured rider defying doctor’s predictions
COLAC district’s Rob Fullarton is defying his doctor’s predictions in his recovery from a motorbike accident.
Principal welcomes Oliver’s fat fight
A COLAC high school leader has welcomed State Government plans to tackle obesity with help from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
New mum’s death is husband’s nightmare
COLAC’S Bryce Tucker describes the loss of his beautiful wife Geraldine as a nightmare he can’t wake up from.
Colac hospital raises $30,000 for cancer clinic
COLAC Area Health has raised almost $30,000 for a new review clinic for the district’s cancer patients.
District writer’s work in breast cancer book
A COLAC district writer’s work will appear in a collection of stories about breast cancer.
Former tip leaks poisonous gas
AUTHORITIES have sent warning letters to people living near Colac’s former tip after detecting high levels of the poisonous gas methane.
Chemotherapy one day, relay the next
CANCER patient Sophie Van Megchelen walked in Colac Otway’s Relay for Life just a day after she had chemotherapy treatment.
Garden grows mental health
A COMMUNITY garden has helped improve the mental health of Colac and district residents.