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Rate rises hit rural residents

RATE RISE PINCH: United Dairy Farmers of Victoria president Mark Billing says the Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2023-2024 draft budget rate rise would add extra pressure on local farmers, despite the increased value of rural land. Full story, page 10.

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by Zara Cuthbertson May 15, 2023

Colac Otway Shire farmers and rural property owners are set to feel the pinch of rate rises after the release of the council 2023-2024 draft budget.

Tags: 2023-2024 draft budget, Colac Otway Shire Council, Property, rural scene

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A popular Colac couple are one step closer to bein

A popular Colac couple are one step closer to being allowed to stay in the community, with a federal court ordering a review of their temporary work visa applications.

Mango and Pam of Colac’s Mango Thai restaurant have been locked in an immigration battle for years after their initial request for temporary work visas was refused.

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia released its decision on Thursday, determining that a “jurisdictional error” had occurred during the previous decision handed down on February 6, 2020, by an appeals tribunal.

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A move to Colac has helped inspire a semi-professi

A move to Colac has helped inspire a semi-professional tennis star to make a return to the court.

Mote Dambo was once rubbing shoulders with Australia’s best young tennis stars like three-time grand slam winner Ash Barty, Bernard Tomic and Jason Kubler on the International Tennis Federation circuit.

But his prospering tennis career was troubled with consistent knee setbacks during his younger years, leading Dambo to step away from the sport.

Two Colac sisters will compete at the 2025 Victori

Two Colac sisters will compete at the 2025 Victorian Karate Championships tomorrow.

Charlie and Summah Wilson had great success at the NZKK Open National Tournament in Auckland earlier this year and will look to back up their performances on the path to the World Tournament in Japan later this year.

Sunday’s proceedings mark the eighth time in as many years that the martial artists will have fought at the state tournament.

ANZAC DAY 2025 Community members gathered in Cola

ANZAC DAY 2025

Community members gathered in Colac's Memorial Square for today's Anzac Day ceremony honouring service men and women.

Veterans and families of veterans marched down Murray Street led by the Colac City Band.

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JUNIOR EASTER CLASHES The Colac Herald stopped b

JUNIOR EASTER CLASHES

The Colac Herald stopped by the @alviefootballnetballclub versus @colacimperials Easter clash on Good Friday.

Check out some of the juniors in action and don't forget you can buy any of the photos that feature in the Colac Herald.

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