Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Local event huge for cycling

    Cycling champion Nicole Frain says a new women’s cycling event starting in Colac will help close the gap between Australian and European racing.

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  • Colac creator shows Otways

    “It’s important to me to showcase the place I grew up in, it’s such a beautiful place and the Otways are amazing.”

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  • Lack of housing for Colac youths

    A youth and family expert says youth homelessness in Colac and district is a growing problem, with more than 30 young people currently at risk.

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  • Students are back in classrooms

    Colac and district students packed their bags and headed to school this week to start the academic year with fresh excitement and outdoor fun.

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  • Farmers score rapid test kits

    Colac and district farmers flocked to Colac Central Reserve to collect  rapid antigen tests as part of a “rat race” to reduce industry disruptions.

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  • High-quality yarding lifts Colac’s market

    Livestock agents say Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly sale remained firm due to high-quality cattle on offer.

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  • Leading beef cattle on show

    Pelican Rise’s Chris Meade says limousin cattle are gaining momentum, just in time for Colac and district’s 2022 Beef Week.

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  • High-yielding limousins star

    Tooronga Limousin Stud’s Andrew and Lyn Ralph will have their high-yielding, soft and well-structured bulls on display at Larpent this week.

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