Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Regal raises speed concern

    Colac Highway Patrol officers have applauded Colac’s community for staying sober on the roads over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

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  • Local discovers gems from past

    A Colac detectorist and history enthusiast has unearthed phenomenal finds at an abandoned primary school.

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  • Daring save wins praise

    Four community members have been dubbed “bloody heroes” after freeing a man trapped down a 30-metre embankment just south of Forrest.

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  • Funds for sustainable hunting

    A $5.3-million State Government injection aims to deliver new programs to support safe and sustainable hunting.

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  • Stalwart retires at 48 years

    Swayn and McCabe stalwart Tony McVilly, who Harold Swayn trained, has decided to hang up his boots after 48 years of keeping farmers and their machinery ticking along.

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  • Colac doc receives top honour

    “I’m very honoured, but it’s an award that really reflects Colac Area Health and, in particular, the surgical services.”

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  • State-wide seminars to manage farm pests

    Colac and district farmers and landowners can attend seminars across the state to help with property pest management.

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  • Colac’s connections recognised

    More community legends with Colac and district connections also received awards for their dedication as part of today’s Queens Birthday honours.

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