Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Colac incomes low but Lorne pay surges

    Lorne residents boast the region’s best incomes, new data shows – while Colac wage earners are still sweating well under the national average.

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  • High-quality cattle on display

    Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale had a smaller yarding but prices reflected high quality and seasonal changes.

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  • New breed wins over farmer

    Camperdown beef farmer Tony Evans had his sights set on a speckle park herd since he heard about the breed’s widespread international success about three years ago.

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  • Busy year for committee

    Returning “giant” events, a strong committee and a grand opening are the big-ticket items for the Gellibrand Public Hall team.

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  • Camperdown exits fresh milk

    A Camperdown dairy processor will stop its fresh milk operations in just two weeks after rising input costs.

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  • Unexpected visitor turns heads

    A seal has popped up on the outskirts of Simpson, and authorities are waiting to see if it will return home to the sea.

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  • Garden donations have students grab for gloves

    Colac South West Primary School students are rapt to receive fresh plants, tools and potting mix to start a flourishing community garden.

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  • Cow numbers impress agents

    Top prices on cows at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale has impressed the region’s livestock agents.

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