Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Dairy life hooks Londoners

    From sales and swimming in London to dairy farming at Ecklin South, a Colac district couple have discovered a love for the dairy industry after years of travelling.

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  • Brigade needs new firefighters

    Colac Fire Brigade is on the hunt for new members after COVID-19 hampered recruitment last year.

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  • Cows join students for class

    Lavers Hill students have been getting hands-on experience with two furry friends as part of a Cows Create Careers curriculum.

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  • High-tech look at feed growth

    Researchers have developed new technology to help farmers with their pasture yields and improve livestock feed management.

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  • Art helps in recovery after brain aneurysm

    A Deans Marsh photographer and artist is experimenting with different art media during her road to recovery from a life-threatening illness.

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  • Tree planting back on the cards

    Southern Otway Landcare Network’s tree planting day is going ahead at Apollo Bay this weekend after delays due to regional Victoria’s sixth lockdown.

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  • Crews brace for storm season

    Wild weather has hit Colac and district, knocking down trees, but Colac SES says this isn’t unusual leading up to storm season.

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  • Extension for awards

    Colac and district businesses have more time to enter the region’s business awards, with the Colac Chamber of Commerce extending the entry deadline after COVID lockdowns.

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