Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Striking cockie turns heads

    Yellow, black and a little bit of white – a beautiful bird with a “very uncommon” colour mutation is enjoying the views and food on offer at Lake Colac.

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  • PHOTO FEATURE: Families enjoy Colac holidays

    Local families and travellers enjoyed stopping at Colac’s holiday hotspots during the festive season.

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  • Trees honour the late Queen

    Colac Otway Shire Council staff and community members have planted trees to mark the late Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee at Elliminyt.

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  • Water reservoirs high

    Wet weather and higher-than-average maximum temperatures are on the cards for Colac and district over summer.

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  • District farmer keeps leadership role

    Larpent’s Mark Billing is officially the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president following the Victorian Farmers Federation election.

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  • Festive flags fly in street

    Colac Otway Shire Council has responded to community concerns over a lack of Christmas decorations in the shire’s main streets.

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  • Boost to fishing in Corangamite Shire lakes

    About 15,000 Australian bass have dropped into Corangamite Shire lakes in a bid to help boost fishing opportunities.

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  • Expect a warm Christmas

    Sunscreen and hats will be in hot demand this Christmas with warm and sunny weather on the cards.

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