Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Educating the next generation

    An Otways environmental artist is using her nature-based projects to educate and inspire younger generations about climate change.

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  • Get ready now for fire season

    Fire authorities say Colac and district residents should plan ahead when burning off in the lead-up to summer.

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  • More strong demand for high-quality cattle

    Colac’s 140-head weekly cattle sale had strong prices and high-quality cattle continued to impress.

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  • Criminals using drones to spy

    A new campaign is encouraging Colac and district farmers report farm crime, rather than leaving it unreported.

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  • International labourers set to arrive

    International labourers will have access to a brand-new visa, with the first wave of workers due in Australia before the end of this year.

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  • Working wonders for rotunda

    A historical rotunda at Colac Cemetery is open to the public after a major restoration.

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  • Two new cases, new Colac exposure site

    Colac has recorded three new COVID-19 cases. 

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  • Top tipper throws support behind health staff

    Colac’s StevCom is celebrating Colac’s dedicated healthcare workers after striking lucky with a footy tipping competition.

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