Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Council adjusts project budgets

    A chemical pump at Colac’s Bluewater Leisure Centre has needed urgent replacement to the tune of $40,000, but other Colac Otway Shire Council projects have saved cash.

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  • Reservoir levels falling amid hot, dry weather

    Colac and district water levels have dropped with recent dry weather, but authorities say storages are still in a “strong position”.

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  • National role for Bay scientist

    Apollo Bay’s Dr Jack Pascoe is now the chief councillor for a group that will act as a voice for biodiversity.

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  • Comms line stays across road

    A Skenes Creek farmer and firefighter is calling on crews to fix a communications line after it has been left lying across a road for weeks.

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  • Chute shuts for avid readers

    Colac readers’ only place to return their loaned books will be at Colac Library after Colac Otway Shire Council’s chute closes at the end of January.

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  • Colac market shines despite state trends

    Colac’s major cattle sale that “never disappoints” is setting the state benchmark for a successful weaner sale amid state-wide market drops.

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  • Annual Deans Marsh dog trials back in action

    The annual Deans Marsh dog trials are fast approaching after a two-year hiatus.

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  • Citizenship event scheduled

    Colac Otway Shire Council has given the go-ahead to keep its Australia Day citizenship ceremony on January 26.

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