Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Colac Cemetery replants overgrown hedge

    Colac’s Hearn Street has a fresh set of greenery, with Colac Cemetery’s overgrown cypress hedge removed and replanted.

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  • Surprise tremor rocks locals

    Colac and district homes swayed on Wednesday with the “largest earthquake in Victoria since 1800”. 

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  • Cup makes the most of long-awaited Bay trip

    A gleaming Melbourne Cup trophy has finally reached Apollo Bay for a full day of festivities after COVID delays.

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  • Kids’ hearty fundraising effort

    Forrest Primary School students have skipped their way to raising almost $1000 for the Heart Foundation. 

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  • New gear for Bay radio hosts

    Apollo Bay Radio is rocking out with new equipment thanks to a community partnership initiative.

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  • Fire consumes Bay building

    A blaze has destroyed Apollo Bay’s Masonic Lodge, with multiple fire crews turning out to battle the flames.

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  • Arterial road to open after months closed

    Road authorities hope to reopen a flooded Otways road by next month.

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  • Wintry weather in region

    Wild and woolly weather has lashed Colac and district this week, with heaps of rain and a heavy dose of hail in the city.

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