Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Gingerbread man stolen

    A Colac family is disappointed in the lead up to Christmas after the theft of a giant gingerbread man from their front yard.

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  • Agents ready for massive weaner sale

    It’s “full steam ahead” for Colac’s livestock agents in their preparation to sell about 4000 cattle at Colac’s major weaner sale for the year.

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  • Thousands flock to race meet

    The Colac Herald Christmas Races was nothing short of “phenomenal”, with thousands of people turning out to celebrate in sunshine and cheer on local trainers.

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  • Club praised for food help

    Colac Secondary College has celebrated a service club’s decade-long commitment to making sure students can start their day well-fed.

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  • Hens, sheep and flowers thrive

    Warncoort’s Al Dennis and Jemma Lewis have learnt to adapt and diversify their farming production to make the most of their land.

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  • Quieter market to end the year

    Colac livestock agents have wrapped up Colac Regional Saleyards’ final weekly fat sale for the year.

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  • Visitor centre hours victory: Full-time hours for summer

    Colac Visitor Information Centre will open seven days a week this summer, in a win for a community campaign to extend the centre’s hours to pre-pandemic levels.

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  • Temporary repair works for flood-damaged paths

    Lake Colac’s pedestrian paths are in urgent need of repairs, with Colac Otway Shire Council taking temporary measures to ensure safety.

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