Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Rare triplet birth for district farm

    Calving season for Beeac’s Nelson family was nothing short of “mind-boggling” when three sets of twins and a set of triplets arrived.

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  • Tattoo artist turns to canvas

    The past two years have been a whirlwind for Colac resident and Worimi artist Gerard Black, who moved from tattooing to acrylics during COVID.

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  • Lake’s best season in 20 years

    Colac Yacht Club members have finished a full season on Lake Colac for the first time in almost 20 years.

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  • Huge hybrid trout await district’s keen anglers

    Fishing club members were rapt to roll up their sleeves and release a school of almost 1500 hybrid fish at Lake Purrumbete this week.

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  • Ideal weather for burnoffs

    Forest Fire Management Victoria will continue igniting planned burns across the district during ideal autumn weather.

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  • Farm ideas from a fertile mind

    TV presenter, author and food critic Matthew Evans will visit Colac to connect with the region’s makers and growers.

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  • Food stall can stay for now

    Surf Coast Shire Council has deferred a new nature strip policy, after more than 140 people signed a petition to keep a non-compliant community food stall open at Winchelsea.

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  • Millions flow for coastal tourist work

    Five Shipwreck Coast infrastructure projects will share $15.68 million in grants to boost tourism and create up to 360 jobs.

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