Health
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Fracking fear for Otways
COLAC district residents fear mining companies will mine for gas in the Otways, pumping chemicals underground.
Fighting cancer and mental illness
A COLAC bipolar sufferer is determined to help others with mental illness before an aggressive cancer takes her life.
Daughter’s recovery motivates father’s run
COLAC father Tim Hassett is training hard to repay the Royal Children’s Hospital for saving his daughter’s life.
Colac urgent care solution by April
COLAC health leaders have committed to finding a solution to Colac hospital’s urgent care crisis by April.
Inquiry narrows web fraud suspects
A PARLIAMENT House investigation has revealed a politician or political staffer used fake names to make made pro-Labor comments on the Colac Herald’s website.
Patients can help hospital’s budget
COLAC Area Health chief Geoff Iles says reducing the workload on doctors overnight can save the hospital money.
Cancer fundraiser unites Colac community
COLAC and district people united at the weekend to raise thousands of dollars for cancer research.
Cricketers want Pink Stumps round
IRREWARRA captain David Jackson says Colac cricket officials should consider hosting a Pink Stumps Day round of cricket.
Backflip on Colac urgent care
A FEDERAL Government backflip has saved Colac’s overnight hospital service for four months after the government reacted to community demands to reverse a funding cut.