Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • COVID causes box office flop

    COVID-19 put the cinema industry through the ringer, but Colac Cinemas are hoping for a touch of normalcy.

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  • Experts explain need for burns

    An Otway forest scientist and fire management experts say fuel reduction burns are vital, and have acted to stamp out common misconceptions.

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  • From world travel to suburban views

    A Colac-raised photographer has travelled the world and is now finding a way to connect with her community during a COVID lockdown.

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  • Alpacas an ideal companion

    An enthusiastic couple in the Otway ranges specialise in breeding lustrous, friendly alpacas, and 60 are up for grabs.

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  • Care needed for moving bobby calves

    Colac and district farmers and livestock workers transporting bobby calves should take care and comply with welfare regulations.

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  • Pugging plaguing paddocks

    Colac and district cattle farmers could be bogged down with recent rain causing wet and muddied paddocks.

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  • Refund after fee bungle at day care

    Colac Otway Shire Council has refunded parents after it misinterpreted COVID-19 guidelines for family day care.

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  • High hopes for rescheduled coast tree planting

    Event organisers rushed to put an Apollo Bay tree planting event back on after regional Victoria exited its sixth COVID lockdown.

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