Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • MP steps away from highway upgrade

    STATE Roads Minister Terry Mulder is “stepping away” from overseeing a $515-million Princes Highway upgrade because he owns land next to the road.

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  • Cash boost for Lorne festival

    LORNE Festival of Performing Arts organisers are celebrating $15,000 in government grants to boost this year’s festival.

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  • The Block’s Dan and Dani in Colac

    TELEVISION renovators Dan and Dani from Nine Network reality show The Block 2012 will be in Colac on Friday.

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  • Mayor defends special meeting

    COLAC mayor Stephen Hart has defended his decision to call a “special meeting” to vote on an issue that people had already resolved.

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  • Corangamite roads paved with cash

    THE Federal Government has budgeted $24 million for highway upgrades in the Corangamite electorate while other Victorian roads have missed out.

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  • Marginal status reaps rewards

    COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small says Colac is “reaping the rewards of being in a marginal seat” with Federal Election promises turning into cash.

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  • MP says budget is win for Colac

    CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says last night’s federal budget showed the Colac community it had Canberra’s attention.

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  • $2.8m for Colac hydrotherapy pool

    COLAC has secured $2.8 million for a new hydrotherapy pool, with the announcement coming on the anniversary of pool campaigner Helen Schmitt’s death.

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