Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Driver speeds into fine at Birregurra

    Colac police have nabbed a probationary driver speeding 40km over the limit near Birregurra.

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  • Bulla offers high milk price

    Bulla Dairy Foods has released its opening milk prices ahead of the new season, with an increase in payments to farmers.

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  • Horror potholes at Kennett River

    Kennett River residents have called on Colac Otway Shire Council to fix a road in disrepair after two years of degradation and little maintenance.

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  • Lid bid to stop cocky birds

    Surf Coast Shire Council is looking into whether an oversized bin lid could stop pesky cockatoos from raiding Lorne residents’ waste.

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  • Spotlight on dairying heritage

    A well-preserved slice of Colac and district’s rich dairying history is on display at the city’s library.

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  • FLOOD MISSION: Colac donations fill 30 crates for NSW disaster relief

    Almost a thousand community members, 50 local businesses, 30 large crates and one potato truck to make a difference.

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  • Family runs for vital hospital

    An Elliminyt mum is running a long course in just four weeks to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital on behalf of her son.

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  • System failing refugees

    A Brigidine Sister will visit Colac tonight to discuss refugees’ and asylum seekers’ ongoing struggles.

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