Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Traders need help to rebound

    Colac Chamber of Commerce says Colac businesses are facing worker shortages due to COVID-19 outbreaks but could recover with continued community support.

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  • DRIVER TRAPPED: Woman rescued after 11-hour ordeal in crashed truck

    A truck driver was trapped in her truck for 11 hours after it crashed on a bridge at Carlisle River this week, sparking a massive rescue operation.

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  • Sunshine fun in Colac parks

    Colac and district kids are making the most of the summer holidays by testing out Colac’s recently opened playground at Memorial Square and enjoying the botanic gardens. Colac Herald photographer
    Chloe Lang captured them in action.

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  • Thrilling Jamboree for Colac’s scouts

    Colac’s Scouts have wrapped up their exciting two weeks at a triennial Jamboree.

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  • Water affects fuel pumps

    Apollo Bay motorists were stuck in lines when heavy rain caused petrol pumps to stop working.

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  • Decades of history within shed’s walls

    It’s no secret that many Otway district farms have charm, character, and sheds that could tell a thousand stories.

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  • Five decades of saving lives

    “‘Outstanding’ doesn’t cover it.”

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  • Simplicity in monochrome works

    Barwon Downs artist Sandra Batten says she uses monochrome tones, storytelling, and simplicity to create small-scale artworks.

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