Articles by Rachel Simmonds
Bay’s boat ramp open to public
Apollo Bay’s boat ramp reopens today after it was shut due to ongoing works.
Taskforce for FMD disease
The State Government plans to establish an emergency taskforce to stamp out any threats of foot-and-mouth disease reaching the region’s farms.
Surf Coast Shire pilots pet project
A series of dog waste dispensers have popped up across the Surf Coast Shire as part of a pilot project to pick up after pooches.
Fatal crash near Terang, cattle collision at Cororooke
A 23-year-old man has died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree near Terang, with detectives appealing for information.
Artist’s life of creative ideas
Winchelsea mixed-media artist Sally Miller returned to practising art after a thrilling career on the ski slopes.
Care for the land has big rewards
Irrewillipe beef and dairy farmer Simon Scott has a strong focus on regenerative agriculture to keep his input costs low and his cattle well-fed.
Agroecology grows
Colac and district farmers have kickstarted the process to set up small-scale land care at a Colac workshop.
Demand high despite winter
Colac livestock agents were rapt with strong competition and a demand for cattle at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale.