Articles by Rachel Simmonds
Tourism businesses brace for a quiet long weekend
Colac and district tourism businesses are expecting losses for the upcoming long weekend, with Melburnians unable to travel to regional areas.
Dairy industry milks benefits
Colac district farmers are praising the impact of a mandatory dairy code of conduct after more than a year of the code being in effect.
Train services change
Train commuters will have disruptions to their travel, with buses replacing trains on the Warrnambool line starting tomorrow.
Online test for permit
Aspiring learner drivers can avoid the wait for a learner permit test with the upcoming release of an online test.
Take simple measures to prevent farm crime
Farm and crime authorities are urging Colac district farmers to take measures to decrease the risk of farm crime and livestock theft.
A glimpse of history during dress-up day
Sacred Heart Primary School students have celebrated 200 years of Catholic education in Australia with a week of festivities.
Volunteer managers receive thank-yous
Yeodene Public Hall, Cobden Golf Reserve, and Princetown Recreation Reserve received praise during Volunteers Week for their management efforts.
Ready to pound pavement
Residents of Elliminyt’s Tulloh Street can get to school more safely after the completion of a new footpath.