Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Mount Gellibrand gauge repaired

    Crews have fixed Colac’s rain gauge after it failed to record the region’s heavy rain from late October.

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  • Wonderland for motor enthusiasts

    Classic car, antiques and collectible enthusiasts can find treasures, the perfect Christmas present or “turn trash into cash” at the Colac Showgrounds this weekend.

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  • Apollo Bay residential estate on agenda

    Colac Otway Shire Council will discuss approving development of 144 residential lots at Apollo Bay during its planning committee
    meeting today.

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  • Tree lights up for Christmas

    More than 2000 programmed lights have lit up Apollo Bay and its
    stunning Norfolk pine tree in true festive fashion.

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  • Housing group wants help

    An Apollo Bay taskforce is calling on Colac Otway Shire Council for more resources to help mitigate labour shortages.

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  • Mo problems for appeal

    Colac schools have raised thousands of dollars to support men’s mental health and raise awareness – all by growing moustaches.

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  • Family overcomes bridge woes

    It’s been 18 months since the Ferrari family lost the connection between their Chapple Vale farms when a bridge collapsed under a semi-trailer.

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  • Over-supply impacts markets

    Colac Regional Saleyards had 125 cattle go under the hammer at its weekly fat sale and booming numbers at its monthly store cattle sale.

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