Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Crash triggers warning

    Colac police have advised motorists to pay attention to traffic control signs and slow down in unfamiliar areas after a collision this week. Emergency services attended a traffic collision on the corner of Colac’s Grant Street and Pollack Street on Wednesday just after 1pm. “The offending vehicle travelling on Grant Street heading north towards the […]

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  • June rain close to average

    Colac and district experienced an “ordinary” rainy June after an unusually dry June last year.

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  • Big job to push up fundraising tally

    A team of Colac district mates have pushed themselves to raise money for mental health support and awareness.

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  • Winter tips from a talented gardener

    Colac residents can grab their best pair of secateurs and prepare for winter gardening with expert advice.

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  • Work begins on new Apollo Bay kinder

    Apollo Bay parents will have access to a new kindergarten as early as next year, thanks to a State Government roll-out.

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  • Manure red tape eased

    Dairy farmers will be able to continue their traditional use of manure and effluent on farms, with the EPA revising a determination to classify manure as industrial waste.

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  • Agents expect 500 head at sale

    Colac Regional Saleyards will have 500 high-quality cattle under the hammer at Friday’s monthly store cattle sale.

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  • Otways stopping lanes going in

    Forrest-Apollo Bay Road motorists will see six new stopping bays in place in July.

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