Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Wheelie keen for retirement

    A beloved “grumpy old grandpa” has retired from Australian Lamb Company after working there for more than 40 years.

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  • Balanced life for dairy family

    A couple of Simpson farmers are looking towards a brighter future on their dairy farm after shifting their management approach.

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  • Big reading effort for special cause

    Colac and district’s enthusiastic readers had a successful month raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis.

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  • Celebrating our national bloom

    Today is National Wattle Day and an Elliminyt gardener says it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the flowering wattle and sunshine.

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  • Mammoth effort for young firefighter

    A Colac Fire Brigade volunteer attended nearly 200 callouts in the past financial year, and says he is committed to helping the community.

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  • Nominations set to close on Friday for Colac district business awards

    Colac Chamber of Commerce is reminding businesses to apply for the region’s business excellence awards by Friday.

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  • Firewood season opens

    Firewood collection season opens today but people must follow COVID-19 restrictions when leaving home.

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  • Witnesses wanted after slashing spree

    Colac authorities are calling for witnesses to come forward after offenders went on a tyre-slashing spree.

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