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Councillors favour lower rate rise

Colac Otway Shire councillors Michael Delahunty, Terry Woodcroft, Mick McCrickard and Chris Smith all favour a lower rate rise.

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by Scott Barnes May 31, 2013

MOST Colac Otway Shire councillors want a lower rate rise than the 7.87 per cent increase proposed in a draft budget.

Tags: Business, Colac Otway Shire Council, Rural

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Colac stalwart Athol Jones is being remembered for

Colac stalwart Athol Jones is being remembered for his commitment to the community and always being ready to assist people.

Athol died on February 28, aged 95.

His dedication towards his family, sport and teaching was second to none – not just at Colac, but also at Dimboola.

A Colac apprentice has been acknowledged for his d

A Colac apprentice has been acknowledged for his dedication to his studies.

Colac’s Benedict Leonard-Pekin was awarded an excellence award at the Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence for his outstanding performance in his vocational education and training.

Colac has broken their 23-year title drought, over

Colac has broken their 23-year title drought, overcoming Birregurra to close the season as Division One cricket champions.

The 51-run victory gives this young side of Stallions the flag they’ve sought, appearing in two of the previous three grand finals.

Colac and district residents are being encouraged

Colac and district residents are being encouraged to give generously once again and support females experiencing poverty this March.

Throughout March, Colac West Rotary Club have set up pink @sharethedignityaustralia donation boxes at Blooms the Chemist and Colac’s Woolworths to collect period products and incontinence aids donated by community members.

After being embraced by the Colac Otway community

After being embraced by the Colac Otway community 10 years ago, Mango and Pam can’t imagine leaving their home.

But this might be the reality if their work visas aren’t granted.

Mango and Pam will head to the Federal Immigration Court in Melbourne tomorrow to learn their fate and whether they’ll be forced to leave Australia.

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CONGRATULATIONS BOOKAAR 🏏 Bookaar's Senior Wom

CONGRATULATIONS BOOKAAR 🏏

Bookaar's Senior Women's team have taken out the CDCA Women's grand final, defeating Apollo Bay 1-78 to 5-77.

See Wednesday's Colac Herald for more from the game!

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