Health
Cancer campaign close to heart
WARRION’S Vicki Biggs has lost five family members to cancer and knows families “really notice the empty seats at the table at Christmas”.
Call for cancer relay support
RELAY for Life organisers hope Colac and district community groups will again support the cancer fundraiser.
Hidden killer common in Colac
BUILDERS, safety authorities and lawyers say asbestos is common in Colac homes and buildings, but owners are unaware of the danger.
Bristling upper lips help men’s health
COLAC men have again sacrificed their upper lips for charity.
Colac research helps statewide fat fight
COLAC research is helping to fight childhood obesity across the state.
Palliative care demand declines
COLAC’S hospital chief says demand for palliative care in the hospital is declining.
Youths want compulsory defensive driving
TWO Colac district youths want authorities to make defensive driving courses compulsory for young drivers.
Colac timber company fined $70,000
A COLAC timber company chief has accepted a penalty for safety breaches and says he is committed to improving workplace safety and security.