Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Visitor centre shows no signs of opening

    Colac’s visitor information centre has lost its sign and accreditation, with no signs of re-opening to incoming tourists yet.

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  • Law body president luncheon

    “It’s not over yet, and there are a number of ways to reduce that going forward, and one of those is that there are a lot of matters that really shouldn’t be referred to a court.”

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  • Camping coming to district farms

    The State Government has started notifying Colac district farmers that it will assess their river frontages to allow public camping in grazing areas.

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  • Cattle market prices still firm

    Yarding sizes dropped but prices remained strong at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly and monthly cattle sales.

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  • Sinkhole repair finishes

    Crews have re-opened a Colac intersection after finishing repairs on a sinkhole caused by a stormwater main leakage.

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  • Talent shows at Colac arts and crafts exhibit

    Polwarth’s Country Women’s Association members had a blast showcasing their skillsets and talents at an arts and crafts exhibition.

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  • Hydro-fodder innovation

    Agriculture researchers are building a large-scale hydroponic fodder project aiming to improve sustainable agricultural practices.

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  • Medical saviour for CF families

    One Lorne family and more than 2000 others around the country have cause for celebration when a “life-changing” medication goes on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme today.

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