2022 state election
Animal Justice MP re-endorsed
The Animal Justice Party has endorsed Andy Meddick to stand for election for a second term as Member for Western Victoria.
Familiar face at election
Surf Coast Shire Councillor Paul Barker has announced he will run in the Victorian upper house seat of Western Victoria at November’s state election.
Phone voting for COVID
People in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote by phone in November’s state election.
Emergency is no longer on wishlist
Colac Area Health says it is not seeking to upgrade its urgent care centre to an emergency ward, despite the centre’s activity and demand impacting on its infrastructure and workforce.
Rural Scene
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.
New Polwarth boundaries revealed
Colac and district will vote for the same MP as Torquay at next year’s state election.