Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Saleyard sector faces shake-up

    Warrnambool Saleyards’ closure announcement has raised questions about the long-term future of Colac’s market prospects, but Colac Otway Shire Council has no plans to change operations.

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  • Top-quality cows on show for jersey breeders

    Thirteen farms with 87 entries between them have shown exceptional quality at the Colac and District Jersey Club On-Farm Challenge.
    Coleshill Farms’

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  • Candidates pitch to farmers

    About 20 farmers have listened in on Polwarth candidates’ agricultural policies ahead of the state election.

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  • Huge numbers at Colac sale

    Colac Regional Saleyards’ agents have auctioned a whopping 857 cattle at a weekly fat sale after lower numbers throughout winter.

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  • Cracking into a new market

    A Cororooke egg farm is looking to become the “first in the world” to raise cockerels from their egg production to be used for meat.

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  • Mercy Place celebrates Oaks Day in style

    Colac’s Mercy Place has celebrated Oaks Day in style.

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  • CLOGGED UP: Creek’s weeds and reeds a recipe for disaster

    A Birregurra resident says a district creek’s management is a “recipe for disaster” following recent floods and in the lead-up to fire season.

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  • Mission Day at Sacred Heart

    Colac’s Sacred Heart Primary School students have raised a whopping $2500 through their Mission Day Fete.

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