Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Unique group excited for school

    Nine Colac district children who share a special bond are preparing to start secondary school.

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  • Keeping a close eye on time

    “It was strange, to be someone that came from Colac and suddenly be in contact with people from all over the world.”

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  • Colac home prices surge 20 per cent

    Colac house prices have surged 20 per cent or more in the past year and Colac real estate agents say homebuyers are looking for a major lifestyle change.

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  • Farms face machinery delays

    “We’ve had really good seasons in agriculture, the weather has been fantastic, and then we have a shortage of machines – that’s three really big factors that together, create a big storm.”

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  • Vealers get high price at sale

    Livestock consultants were rapt when vealers sold for top dollar at Colac Regional Saleyards‘ weekly sale.

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  • Lorne flushed with historical artefacts

    A historical outhouse artefact has washed up on Lorne’s shores after severe stormy weather.

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  • School holiday kids flock to the cinemas

    It’s the school holidays and the ideal time to catch a flick at Colac Cinemas.

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  • Driver fears for safety on road

    “There’s no other way in or out, it’s not like I can take another road – and it’s just gotten worse and worse.”

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