Articles by: Rachel Simmonds

Flood risk for district
Colac and district residents are under severe flood watch today after authorities predicted heavy rain and flash floods.

Call for more coast buses
Surf Coast Shire residents are pushing to extend a summer bus service to help families and hospitality businesses.

A stunning, tranquil oasis at Birre
Retired nurse Susie Coulson loves spending time in her wonderful and “quirky” Birregurra garden.

Christmas finish for coast project
A multi-million-dollar Apollo Bay coastal restoration project is on track to be complete before Christmas.

Eclectic inspirations for Otways sculptor
An Apollo Bay sculptor says he has found great joy in sharing his eclectic art and passion for creativity with others.

Quality cattle impress at sale
Colac Regional Saleyards had 160-head on offer at its weekly sale with high-quality cattle continuing to impress.

Boost for hopeful homebuyers
Colac homebuyers could have a quarter of their home cost covered with a new State Government initiative.

Carters ramp up upgrade call
Livestock transport association members say Colac Regional Saleyards is in desperate need of an upgrade.

End of an era for Forrest shop
The owner of Forrest General Store has sold the business after more than seven years at the helm and says she’s leaving it “in great hands”.

New managers for Bay preschool
New management will take over an Apollo Bay preschool starting next year.

Crash revives call for road fix
A dangerous truck collision at a major intersection near Timboon has sparked a call for change.

Man hospitalised after truck crash
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a serious collision near Jancourt East that “could have been a lot worse”.

Artisans craft winners’ trophies
Colac’s woodturners have brought the town’s business awards trophies to life, despite COVID challenges.

Police hunt bike offenders
Two speeding motorcyclists evaded police and almost hit a truck in a dangerous incident on Colac’s Wilson Street.

Forrest road back in action
A major Otways road has reopened after almost three months closed for urgent flood repairs.

Science backs cropping passion
Wool, wheat, canola, barley, and faba beans; Duverney farmer Justin Alexander tackles a different task each day.