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Better roads and rail, improving liveability in rural areas and supporting jobs are on the Victorian Farmers Federation’s wishlist for the November state election. Plus, other news from the Rural Scene.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Elegant liveability combines with exceptional street appeal in this quality home at 27 Church Street, Colac.
Businesses face higher costs
Colac and district business owners are hoping local support will stay strong as the national minimum wage increases.
Warm welcome for refugees
Trinity College Colac students have welcomed a refugee family into the community by decorating a mural in honour of National Refugee Week.
Progress with sale of high school site
Colac Otway Shire Council has officially secured the title for a two-hectare land parcel on a former school, with plans to transform it into a public open space.
Wind farm announces grants
Facility upgrades, event operations and charity outreach are among Colac district projects to receive funding from a local wind farm this year.
Registration benefits state’s disability workers
A new Victorian Disability Worker Commission campaign is encouraging disability workers to register to show people with disability that they have the right skills to deliver quality services.
New roundtable for coastal body
People from communities along the Great Ocean Road can provide feedback to inform the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s work, as part of a new roundtable.