Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Rubbish app is popular in Colac Otway

    More than 2000 Colac Otway Shire residents are being “good sorts” on a council-owned phone app to improve rubbish and recycling.

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  • Road back open after upgrades

    Colac’s Forest Street has reopened to motorists after road construction works.

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  • Big effort for Camp Quality

    A small group of Colac volunteers are hosting a bumper community market this Sunday to raise money for children diagnosed with cancer and their families.

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  • Impressive sale bids for Colac beef cows

    Almost 200 cattle sold at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale on Thursday, with chopper and beef cow prices impressing agents.

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  • Lifelong passion for exploration

    “It’s been very sustaining, it’s given us a lot to look at, talk about and make, it’s been fantastic and it’s had a life of its own.”

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  • Census data reveals Bay’s health burden

    Apollo Bay’s population is growing, getting older, and dealing with high levels of asthma, arthritis and cancer.

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  • Remarkable marble sparkles

    Sculptor and artist Clive Murray-White moved to Alvie just a year ago and brought with him five decades of diverse experience and exciting coincidences.

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  • Surge for steers drives sales

    Colac Regional Saleyards’ monthly store cattle sale has exceeded expectations, with strong local competition and bumper steer prices.

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