Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Blood van coming to Colac

    Lifeblood’s mobile blood van will roll into Colac just in time to save lives this Christmas.

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  • November rain drags on

    Colac water storages are full to the brim after a wetter-than-average November.

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  • ‘Grassroots’ bid for leaders’ job

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is seeking his colleagues’ support to become a new party leader, and believes a grassroots background is key to success.

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  • Shoppers buy big to support local retailers

    Colac’s Shop Small Saturday was a “definite success” with Colac and district residents supporting the region’s traders in the lead-up to Christmas.

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  • Colac reaps benefits from marginal seat

    Colac and district residents can expect cheaper train fares and funding boosts for schools, early childcare, sports facilities and healthcare after Labor’s State Election win.

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  • Labor eyes Polwarth for 2026

    Polwarth’s Labor candidate is already planning her next steps for a 2026 campaign after conceding her race in a tight State Election vote.

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  • Register burnoffs

    Colac and district residents should register their burnoffs to avoid burning out emergency resources, fire authorities say.

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  • Colac’s drivers need mentors

    Colac’s driving mentor program is making a comeback after pandemic pressures and looking for keen volunteers to help the region’s young drivers.

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