Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Wellbeing boost for students

    “They’re seeing that it makes them better friends, better people and better classmates so they’re on board.”

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  • Spotlight on rare critters

    It’s National Threatened Species Day and Otways conservationists are reminding people to take care when visiting the coast to help protect crucial habitats.

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  • Consultation on erosion fix

    Lorne community members can have their say on the management of the town’s northern foreshore area after heavy rain caused erosion damage.

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  • Bumper yarding at store sale

    Colac Regional Saleyards had 229 head of cattle under the hammer at its weekly fat sale, while its monthly store cattle sale impressed crowds.

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  • Ambulance recruits enjoy move to Colac

    Colac has been home to two new paramedics for the past six months to bring more boots on the ground to the region’s healthcare.

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  • Career outlook for keen teen

    Cooriemungle teen Charlie Poustie has his sights set on a career in veterinary nursing and perfecting his Australian miniature goat stud.

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  • Wet winter fills water basins across region

    Colac’s water storages are at capacity and spilling after above-average rain during winter and a “mostly wet” two years.

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  • Colac Tigers juniors gear up for semi-finals

    Colac Tigers’ 13-and-under Division One clash against St Mary’s this Sunday “could go either way”, junior co-ordinator Nat Cuolahan says.

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