Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Free flu shot offer extended

    Victorians have an extra 10 days to have their flu vaccinations for free, lining up with the school holidays.

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  • Outbreak will sting industry

    “It’s really important, when you consider any pest or disease, that you take an integrated approach and look at all the methods.”

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  • More residents, religion shrinks

    It’s Census time and Colac is on the map for population growth, rent increases, language diversity and low religious affiliation.

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  • Flu outbreak impacts workers

    Colac and district businesses are adapting to staff shortages during an influx of influenza.

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  • Work safety is a farmer’s priority

    “A lot of workplace accidents do happen in sheds because of holes in floors, incorrect pens, old and not-serviced equipment, it’s a problem waiting to happen.”

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  • Sale yarding eases, prices firm

    Yarding sizes eased but prices remained firm at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale.

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  • Campus in planning

    A State Government department is still finalising plans for the Colac Specialist School’s future site.

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  • Processors join milk price party

    More processors have announced milk price step-ups amid a bumper 2022-2023 season, bringing prices to almost $10 a kilo of milk solids.

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