Articles by Alison Martin
Speeders lose licences
Colac Police caught two drivers travelling almost 30 kilometres an hour over the speed limit in the Colac district yesterday.
CEO to stay for investigation
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew has decided to continue working at Colac until the investigation into allegations made public last week are complete, rather than starting at Portland District Health today.
MP seeks independent inquiry
Member for Polwarth Richard says he supports an independent investigation into the Colac Area Health “fake patients” allegations and has questioned why the department didn’t investigate six months ago.
Polwarth Medal nominations
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is calling for the community to nominate a local for the 2024 Polwarth Medal.
EDITORIAL – Trust and transparency
Few could question the amazing work of Colac Area Health leaders and staff during Covid, particularly the early outbreaks in Colac which were incredibly well managed.
‘Serious consequences’ if allegations proven
Colac Area Health Board chair Tim Greene has confirmed he will stay at the helm of the health service board as the Victorian Health Department continues investigations into the “fake patients” scandal that has rocked Colac’s hospital this week.
Police to target crash intersections and schools
Colac Police will focus their attention on motorists at Colac intersections this week in the wake of a series of local crashes and as traffic increases with the start of the school year.
Careless-driving charge expected after crash
Five people escaped serious injury on Saturday night after a car allegedly failed to give way, colliding with a police divisional van and causing it to roll in Colac’s main street.