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Man drowns at Princetown
A man has died swimming at Princetown, as the state recorded four drownings to start the year.
Council rate rise capped
Council rates can only rise by a maximum of 1.75 per cent next financial year.
Winchelsea petition was too late
Surf Coast Shire Council has dismissed a petition against a plan to join up Winchelsea streets, because the petition arrived too late.
Rural Scene news in brief
The final step in Victoria’s five-year staged rollout of the National Livestock Identification System for sheep and goats kicked in on Saturday.
Fond farewell for Salvos
“For our first experience of a country town we really lucked out, it’s been great to get to know Colac’s community.”
Dry and sunny end to year
A predicted wet summer has missed the Colac district, with rain gauges recording a dry end to 2021.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
The best new year’s resolution is to take a look at this quality home at 9 West Street, Colac.
Cracker crackdown
Authorities are urging Victorians to stay safe and steer clear of celebrating the new year with illegal fireworks.