Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • New nature strip policy draft for Surf Coast shire

    Surf Coast Shire residents will have more freedom with pathway plantings after the council has drafted a new nature strip policy.

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  • Teenager’s Territory trip sparks passion

    A Cororooke teenager’s passion for an inquisitive and clever cow breed sparked when he first explored the Northern Territory.

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  • Lake Colac quality is clear

    Water authorities have finished monitoring Lake Colac’s water quality after a sewer main failure caused a spill into the lake.

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  • Jacket trial successful, but nothing permanent

    A fishing authority is rapt with a life jacket trial’s immediate success at Lorne’s high-risk rock fishing spots.

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  • Community displays culture and colour

    Colac’s Indonesian community has celebrated in style with delicious homemade tasting plates and colourful dancing.

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  • Council crews tear up plants

    About 500 plants at Apollo Bay are destroyed after suspected failings, but a local landcare group says they were alive and had a “90-per-cent chance” of success.

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  • Stage is set for star students

    Colac and district kids have jumped, twirled and danced their way towards the final rehearsals for this year’s State Schools Spectacular.

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  • Charity riders back in action

    Colac’s Riding for the Disabled volunteers are gearing up for this year’s major fundraising event after a two-year hiatus.

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