Articles by Rachel Simmonds
High vax figure excites mayor
Colac’s mayor has praised the community for surging past 90 per cent vaccination against COVID-19.
A cool change for Bulla worker
From real estate to ice cream, Jayla Brook made the move to Bulla Dairy Foods and hasn’t looked back.
Waste-powered plan gets council backing
Colac and Geelong region councils will work with Barwon Water to turn waste into energy and fertiliser.
Trainee welcomes new responsibility
Fast-paced, surprising, and encouraging, Tara Walton said her development at KFC Colac was nothing short of fantastic.
Meaningful, diverse job for STEM worker
A Colac science graduate has found her niche in estuaries and environmental water.
Work to help coastal creatures
Colac and district volunteers have received much-needed funding to protect a beloved coastal bird and nudibranch species.
All-star line-up for show
Colac and district festivalgoers can look forward to a full day of music, barbecue and produce at Flavafest’s 2022 event.
Shot deadline looms for Victorian farms
Colac and district farmers and labourers must have at least one COVID jab in their arm or be booked in by Friday to continue working.