Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Services on hand for youths

    With Colac’s young people returning to school after extended periods of online learning, it’s important to check-in and know the nearby support services.

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  • Sopping month for region

    Colac and district had a wet October with a month of storms, landslips and floods.

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  • Just one bank left after Bay closure

    Apollo Bay’s Commonwealth Bank branch has closed and taken its cash machine with it, leaving just one bank left for residents to do in-person finances.

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  • Honour for retiring farmer

    Cairnbrae Jerseys’ Alan and Janine Carson have finished their cattle dispersal with stellar results and a life membership, and are looking forward to a coastal retirement.

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  • Heavy cattle prices ease in bigger sale

    Cattle prices eased but the yarding size flourished at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly market.

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  • Paintings show natural talent

    A self-taught Camperdown artist says art can be anything, you just have to see it.

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  • Devoted to the holstein breed

    A Camperdown farmer has received a life membership for his phenomenal commitment to holstein cattle and farming communities.

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  • Book Week kits worth the wait

    Colac South West Primary School students were rapt to finally celebrate Book Week after COVID delays. The students donned their favourite character costumes to mark the occasion.

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