Articles by Rachel Simmonds
Students compete at district sports day
Colac and district students leapt into action at a Polwarth Interschool Sports Day.
Customers ignore risk in gas leak
Firefighters have warned the community to be vigilant after residents ignored bollards and emergency vehicles at a gas leak at Colac’s 7-Eleven.
Sculpture celebrates heritage
A Colac artist’s historical, artistic, and innovative masterpiece is starring in the Lorne Sculpture Biennale.
First reservoir spill of the year
West Barwon Reservoir near Forrest has spilled for the first time this year, and water authorities are urging visitors to take care.
Strong competition for cattle at market
Yarding sizes were smaller, but prices were stronger at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly cattle sale.
Clearing sales return after two-year break
Colac and district’s auctioneers are looking forward to farm clearing sale excitement after a two-year hiatus.
Refugee talk draws crowd
Event organisers and a civic leader were overwhelmed by the turnout at a Colac community event in support of refugees and asylum seekers.
Students get bug for testing tasks
Colac Secondary College students have had a chance to monitor and learn more about Lake Colac’s microbiology.