Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Border closure probe

    The Victorian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into COVID-19 related interstate travel permits, exceptions and exemptions after receiving more than 80 complaints.

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  • Celebrating NAPLAN results

    Colac and district schools had outstanding NAPLAN results despite setbacks from at-home learning.

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  • Venues greet thirsty patrons

    Colac and district businesses were buzzing with happy customers over the weekend despite COVID capacity restrictions.

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  • Colac Cinemas to welcome back movie buffs

    Colac Cinemas will reopen tomorrow in time for the upcoming school holidays.

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  • Starring roles for special dolls

    A Warncoort photographer says there’s a story to every image she takes, and she wants to tell it.

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  • Cattle prices stay firm amid buoyant market

    A Colac livestock agent says cattle sellers can remain confident as strong prices remain at Colac Regional Saleyards.

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  • Keen kids escape lockdown

    Kids were out and about across the Colac district on Monday. Children were busy scooting, biking and playing on the playground in Colac and Apollo Bay, as Colac Herald photographer Ruby O’Dowd captured them in action.

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  • Sports upgrade kicking goals

    Deans Marsh Primary School will have a ball with upgraded sporting equipment, thanks to State Government funding.

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