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Loddon HERALD Vol 3 No 15 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 ISSN 2653-1550
LH PHOTOS
Our towns remember
COMMUNITIES across the Loddon stood silent in reflection and remembrance on Tuesday, the 108th anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers at Gallipoli. From services of commemoration and gunfire breakfasts at Dawn to short marches to town war memorials, Loddon residents joined with veterans of later conflicts in honouring service and sacrifice of soldiers, sailors, airmen and nurses in war on ANZAC Day. Jack and Jayde Gleisner (main picture) at the Tarnagulla Dawn service were among many youngsters involved in local commemorations. RSL sub-branches and community groups partnered to mark Australia’s national day of remembrance with Murray Kellar (above) one of the proud flag bearers at Korong Vale.
ANZAC DAY ACROSS THE LODDON - PAGES 8, 9 and 17
RATE RISE MAXIMUM
RATEPAYERS could see their annual Loddon Shire bill increase 3.5 per cent. Councillors yesterday afternoon were expected to send the draft 20232024 budget out for community comment until mid next month. The budget includes a 3.5 per cent rate rise with waste collection charges tipped to jump three per cent to keep the service cost neutral. The proposed rate increase will keep Loddon Shire debt-free. Rates and flood recovery grants are expect-
ed to boost income almost $15 million to $51.41 million. Mayor Dan Straub told councillors: “This (rate rise) is in line with the Fair Go Rates System which has capped rate increases by Victorian councils. “We have consistently heard that council’s services are valued by the community and that council also needs to be financially responsible. Council has continued ... identifying savings and organisational improvements that provide increased value for money to ratepayers.”
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Weatherboard family home on 2 Acre allotment - “Have your horse and chickens too” - Consisting of 3 spacious bedrooms with excellent light and quality carpets with the Master bedroom having a ceiling fan. Kitchen/ Dining area is original and has that delightful Country feel and appeal. It has all electric cooking appliances, ceiling fan. Open living room with freestanding Solid fuel heating with small air conditioner system and ceiling fan. Water to the home is from its own catchment with 67,500L of storage. Externally there is a single car garage which is of Gal Iron construction with earth floor. $350,000
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