Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • New permit for beehives

    The region’s beekeepers will be able to move their hives back home from New South Wales from today, after varroa mite has been nipped in the bud.

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  • CEO welcomes new councillor

    Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed Tosh-Jake Finnigan’s recent election as councillor.

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  • Fresh perspective for council

    Ensuring fair funding, listening to the community and “cutting through the muck” are all focuses new councillor Tosh-Jake Finnigan wants to bring to the table.

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  • Dogs from across nation compete at Deans Marsh

    Talented pooches from across the country and their owners will kick off the start of the Deans Marsh dog trials today.

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  • New councillor makes history

    Colac Otway Shire’s newest councillor, Tosh-Jake Finnigan, has marked state history in being the first openly transgender councillor, much to their surprise.

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  • Colac Otway countback today

    Colac Otway Shire Council will likely have a new seventh councillor today, when the Victorian Electoral Commission redistributes votes from the 2020 election.

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  • New climate plan coming

    Colac Otway Shire Council has responded to community concerns about climate action with a draft plan to accompany a draft strategy.

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  • Colac and district swelters but a change has arrived

    Colac Otway visitors and residents alike battled hot weather and train changes yesterday when temperatures reached 37 degrees.

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