Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Lively night at candidate forum

    A Colac state election debate led to strong political discussion, a restless crowd, and an influx of questions ranging from climate action to vaccine mandates.

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  • Flower display is today

    Warrion’s wonderful spring celebration returns today with a committee ready to welcome back visitors.

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  • Big welcome for new Aussies

    Nineteen citizens and 13 countries – Colac Otway Shire has officially welcomed new community members at its citizenship ceremony.

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  • Landslip closes Great Ocean Road

    The Department of Transport has re-opened the Great Ocean Road near Separation Creek after a landslip caused delays.

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  • Mercy Place residents proudly show their true colours

    Mercy Place Colac resident Joan Johnson has been crowned the “Mercy-low” winner of this year’s footy tipping competition.

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  • Young martial artists shine

    Colac West Primary School students have channelled the motto “be strong, be calm, be kind, try hard” to learn life skills through martial arts.

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  • Community members inform water strategy

    More than 5000 community members have helped complete a water authority’s 50-year strategy.

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  • Cobden farmer sets sights on boosting dairy labour force

    Cobden dairy farmer Craig Dwyer has stepped into United Dairyfarmers of Victoria’s vice-president role, and he has his eyes set on boosting the dairy industry’s labour force after widespread shortages.

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