Articles tagged: Simpson
Tigers edge into victory
Simpson coach Grady Rooke has his eyes on September football after a potential season defining win over South Colac away from home and in the wet.
Cheers to our first responders
Simpson residents Paul and Cheryl Parsell say their volunteer roles as first responders in a remote region can be intense and confronting, but very rewarding.
From forgotten text to Dolphins signing
Kailah-Mae Keepen’s arrival at Lorne might have been unconventional, but she says she is loving every minute of her return to the court.
Imps coach happy with team effort
Colac Imperials coach Bailey Scott says he was pleased with his side’s contest work and forward connection after the Imps produced a dominant performance against Simpson.
Premiers surge in second half
Colac Imperials are beginning to find continuity at the right time of the season after overcoming a determined Simpson outfit.
Reigning premier set for stern test against Tigers
Colac Imperials coach Eliza Cahill says her side is embracing the challenge of a tightly contested competition as the reigning premiers prepare for another difficult assignment against Simpson.
Simpson chasing upset
Simpson could regain a pair of important inclusions for tomorrow’s top-five clash against Colac Imperials.
Warm temps, dry winds spark blazes
Multiple fires sparked across the district this weekend, serving as a timely reminder of fire risks despite restrictions lifting.
Simpson awaits facility upgrades
Simpson Recreation Reserve is set to get brand new change room facilities, with Corangamite Shire Council awarding a contract for the work.
Bail bid for accused driver
A German tourist charged with causing a fatal crash at Simpson last year will learn today whether his bail application is successful. The 19-year-old applied for bail at Warrnambool’s court last month, with the hearing taking place across multiple days and multiple court rooms. The charge of dangerous driving causing death relates to a crash […]
IN THE DARK: Otways residents recall critical safety failures during bushfires
Simpson residents say governments are building mobile towers that can’t work in emergencies, when they need them most.
Party leader visits plantations
A former Queensland senator has taken a tour across south-west Victoria, including to plantations in the Simpson district.
Petition pushes for subdivision
The Simpson district community has continued to voice concerns over plantations impacting the region, with a petition presented at Corangamite Shire Council’s monthly meeting last week.
Man charged following fatal collision
A 19-year-old German national has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a fatal collision at Simpson on Sunday evening.
Driver dies in Simpson crash
Colac Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash in Simpson yesterday morning.
Simpson eatery closed
A local council has closed a Simpson shop for alleged food offences.
Simpson man, 35, victim of fatality
The victim of a fatality at South Purrumbete has been identified as a 35-year-old Simpson man.
Simpson secure tight win against Central
The first finals game for Simpson in the 2024-25 Midweek Pennant Division proved fruitful with a tight victory over Central.
Bowler’s six wickets, Tigers eyeing finals
Tanner Fratantaro has starred for Simpson in its win over Deans Marsh, finishing with career best figures as the Tigers look to go back-to-back after securing another finals berth.
District farmers make history at dairy week
“It was something that I’ve been working towards and dreaming of probably for the last 10 or 15 years.” Simpson district farmers have made history at International Dairy Week.
Veteran Tiger claims award
Simpson champion Brenton De Jong took out the club’s senior football best and fairest in his 14th season of senior football at the Tigers. The two time premiership player won the award in back-to-back seasons in the years 2019 and 2021, now adding another in 2024.
Unique farm gap year
Mustering cattle in Western Australia’s West Kimberley region is extremely different to feeding dairy cows at Simpson, but the diverse experience has certainly been beneficial to Olivia Whiting’s agricultural career aspirations.
Pappy’s blue gum plantation concerns
A Simpson local has expressed concerns that the increase of plantation purchases around the district “will wipe the community out”.
Petition calls for road fix
Simpson locals and community leaders are calling for sweeping changes to a dangerous stretch of the Lavers Hill-Cobden Road following six recent crashes. State Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan, Corangamite Mayor Kate Makin, Simpson Community House’s Deb Smith and Timboon business man David Costin gathered where 40-kilometre-per-hour signs have been introduced in response to the […]
