Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Vote tally to finalise very soon

    Wannon voters can expect an official election result within days, as the Australian Electoral Commission’s postal vote deadline ends today.

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  • Lake welcomes trout release

    Victorian Fisheries Authority workers yesterday released 1000 rainbow trout into Lake Colac, aiming to encourage people to cast a
    line and enjoy a fresh catch.

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  • Adapt driving to wet conditions

    “People have to change their driving habits when the weather changes.”

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  • Appeal for stolen ute

    Colac detectives are appealing for information after a theft of a utility vehicle from Colac on Saturday night.

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  • Dyson concedes to Tehan

    Independent candidate and close competitor Alex Dyson has officially conceded, meaning Liberal MP Dan Tehan will retain the Wannon seat for a fifth term.

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  • Wetter times ahead after region’s dry autumn

    Colac and district had lower-than-average rain for autumn, but weather warnings indicate a chilly and wet start to winter.

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  • Beading work assists recovery

    Camperdown-raised artist Kajol Eagle was 15 when a car hit her in Melbourne as she was crossing a street, leading to her needing intensive rehabilitation to regain certain functions.

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  • Strong milk prices offset war impacts

    Fertiliser, fuel and grain prices, international tensions, and material shortages continue to hinder the dairy industry, but processors’ strong opening milk prices aim to entice farmers to grow the milk pool.

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