Articles by Rachel Simmonds
Decades of work honoured
Elliminyt Public Hall members have surprised a dedicated volunteer for her phenomenal 56 years’ commitment to the hall.
New coast headquarters open
The Great Ocean Road’s new management body has officially opened its new headquarters.
Two injured after smash
Two people have ended up in hospital after a traffic crash at Tanybryn yesterday morning.
Call to subsidise life-saving drug
Lorne’s Bhakti De Bon is fighting for her daughter’s access to a “life-saving” medication but fears it won’t be subsidised in time.
Race meet promising to be huge
Colac Herald Christmas Races packages are selling out quickly, and horse-racing enthusiasts should book now.
Signs dumped in river
Surf Coast Shire Council is rushing to replace street signs after more than 15 turned up at the bottom of a Lorne river.
Cultural burning for the Otways
Traditional owners and Forest Fire Management Victoria have collaborated to host an Otways pilot training program to reintroduce cultural burning.
Timely upgrade for fire station
Construction has started at Colac Fire Brigade’s headquarters to improve turnout facilities and expand working areas.