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Farmers facing huge rate rise
Corangamite Shire farmers are facing a 9.5 per cent rate rise on the back of surging farmland values, with councillors calling on the State Government to review the entire rates system.
Lorne water supply talks
Lorne residents can join a discussion with Barwon Water to plan for the town’s future water needs.
Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices
Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.
Farm work rewarding for vet
Large-animal vet Tom Loughnan says he feels lucky to enjoy the rural lifestyle of Colac through his work.
Launch of wheelie helpful bike repair station
A new bike repair station at Gellibrand will assist bike users travelling along the Old Beechy Rail Trail.
Council set to pay off the last of its loans
Colac Otway Shire Council will be debt free after this month, after councillors voted to pay off council’s final loan.
A fulfilling form of creativity
Skenes Creek artist Jacqueline Lord didn’t let a cancer diagnosis get in the way of her love of creating handmade jewellery that began when she was just a toddler playing in her grandmother’s jewellery box.
Demand still high for milk
Saputo Dairy Australia and Fonterra have announced their opening milk prices for the 2023-24 milk season, with the milk processors anticipating an increase in global demand.