Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Lockdown surprise for cool cat

    A COVID lockdown cancelled an Apollo Bay family’s party, but they still managed to celebrate safely with an extraordinary cake.

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  • Shy potoroos come into focus

    Researchers in the Otways are tracking a threatened species’ movements after burnoffs to better understand their ecology.

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  • G21 conference goes virtual

    A COVID-19 lockdown has sent the G21 annual stakeholder forum online for the second time.

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  • Big drop in landfill use

    New data shows the Surf Coast Shire Council’s landfill reforms haven’t been a waste, with record low levels of waste going to landfill.

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  • Proud new Australians celebrate their citizenships

    Seven excited and proud Aussies from the Colac Otway district have celebrated their new Australian citizenships.

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  • Station vying for honour

    A Colac community radio station has scored an award nomination recognising its 30 years of broadcasting.

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  • Hold on tight with balloons

    Wildlife authorities have advised Colac district eventgoers to switch to sustainable alternatives after the State Government banned balloon releases.

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  • Painting leads across nation

    A Camperdown acrylic artist has travelled all over the country after turning her passion into a career.

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