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Israel visit focused on showing support
“While I saw the worst of humankind, I also saw the best.”
Positive signs for rural market
Although the Colac district’s rural property market is no longer seeing the peak numbers of Covid times, Charles Stewart managing director and rural property consultant Michael Stewart says the current climate is positive.
Election investment in tight draft budget
The average rates bill in Colac Otway Shire would tip over $2000 for the first time, under the council’s new proposed budget.
Prime property sells with three-year lease
The agent who sold the K Hub property on Murray Street says it’s positive news the chain signed a new three-year lease, despite some investors shying away from the sale after seeking a longer-term deal.
Concern for our community’s wellbeing
“We’re just concerned about the general wellbeing of our Colac and district community right now.”
‘Senseless’ damage to sports grounds
Police are investigating smashed fences at two Colac sporting grounds, with the community left to pick up the pieces.
Music masks memories of war
Masking the pain of Vietnam came through music for Louey Hesterman, but the same can’t be said for many of his mates when they returned home from war as young men with little support.
Theft of ute and guns
Detectives are investigating after a ute and three guns went missing from a Kawarren property.