Health
DOG DAYS: Adopted greyhound now a therapy dog
HOW DID this rejected racing dog become a caring companion and therapy dog?
AGAINST THE ODDS: Recruit fit and firing after cancer battle
TOM SUTHERLAND will create a new chapter in his remarkable story of cancer survival when he pulls on the boots with Otway Districts this football season.
WOOD-CHOPPING WONDER: Axe wielding helps save inductee’s life
COROROOKE’s Ian Duryea says he might not be alive today if not for his passion for wood chopping.
SALAD SCANDAL: Salmonella case affects buyer habits
A COLAC grocer says a salmonella outbreak on a Victorian farm has had no impact on his lettuce and spinach supplies.
BANDING TOGETHER: Baby’s brain tumour inspires generosity
COLAC residents have rallied together to help the family of 10-month-old Hamish Hayes, who has an inoperable brain tumour.
MOTIVATED: Bowie and friendship inspire cancer fundraiser
A COLAC woman is using a cancer diagnosis and her love of David Bowie as motivation for a fundraising event for the Long Road Appeal.
PUMPED: Purple push promotes philanthropic project
COLAC businesses and services are getting ready to “paint the town purple” next week to promote the city’s annual Cancer Council Relay for Life.
LONG ROAD SHORTENS: Work continues on new cancer centre
CONTRACTORS are still expecting to finish building a cancer centre at the Colac Hospital by the end of next month.