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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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It's your time to shine and share the love 💛

Email or send us a message with a photo of you and your special someone for the chance to be part of our Mother's Day Feature.

ANZAC Day 2024 - Apollo Bay remembers our servicem

ANZAC Day 2024 - Apollo Bay remembers our servicemen and women.

RETURN TO SCHOOL 📚 St Mary's Primary School st

RETURN TO SCHOOL 📚

St Mary's Primary School students Jamantha Deng, Billy Hay and Alex Flemming have joined thousands of students across the region return to school this week.

Grab a copy of today's Colac Herald or head online to see this photo, plus the latest news and sports updates.

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BIRREGURRA VS SOUTH COLAC JUNIORS 🏉🏐 The Bi

BIRREGURRA VS SOUTH COLAC JUNIORS 🏉🏐

The Birregurra Saints took on the South Colac's Roos over the weekend and Colac Herald photographer Joel King stopped by to capture the action of the juniors.

Don't miss tomorrow's paper for more photos from the weekend's junior sport!

In each Wednesday edition you can find photos of Colac and district youngsters showing off their skills on the football field and netball court.

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At just 18 years of age, Joe Ames has already cloc

At just 18 years of age, Joe Ames has already clocked up more than 800 hours patrolling beaches at Apollo Bay and along the coast, but none have been more confronting than recent outings.

The Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club has endured one of its toughest endings to a summer, witnessing a recent fatality at Marengo and two other major incidents.

Read Joe's story online and in yesterday's Colac Herald.

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PHOTOS GALORE 📸 Monday's Colac Herald has plen

PHOTOS GALORE 📸

Monday's Colac Herald has plenty of photos from the weekend's sport including the VFLW match played at Central Reserve, an international wool challenge to be hosted in the district, a celebration of 50 years of Colac's female scouts and so much more!

Don't forget that you can purchase any of our photos by dropping into the office or visiting https://colacherald.shootproof.com/

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A shortage of worker accommodation was the inspira

A shortage of worker accommodation was the inspiration behind a local pallet manufacturer branching into building modular homes.

Colac pallet business CMTP has just finished building its first modular home – a prefabricated structure built in factory at CMTP Colac before being delivered to the site where the home will remain.

Hear from owner Chris Meade!

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