Budget

  • LAW AND ORDER: Courthouse upgrade will improve security

    COLAC’S courthouse will have increased security to better protect victims of violence after the State Government committed $330,000 to upgrade the dated facility.

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  • PLEASE EXPLAIN: Colanda staff angry about closure plans

    EMPLOYEES at Colac’s Colanda centre have told union officials they are angry at the lack of consultation from the State Government on the centre’s closure.

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  • CASH SPLASH: $25 million for Great Ocean Road

    The Federal Government’s budget has boosted funding for two vital tourist routes, and residents are thrilled.

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  • PASSING LANES: Budget win for district motorists

    THE FEDERAL Government has committed $5 million to build passing lanes between Forrest and Apollo Bay as part of its $345 regional roads package.

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  • TRANSPORT WIN: More train services for Colac

    THE STATE GOVERNMENT has committed to increase train services on the Warrnambool line servicing Colac by adding an extra train service on weekdays and Sundays.

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  • JOBS UNCERTAIN: Colanda closure in state budget

    THE STATE BUDGET has committed funding for the closure of Colac’s Colanda Residential Services centre, but it is still unclear when the centre will close.

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  • COUNCIL BUDGET: Rate increase capped without service cuts

    COLAC and district homeowners will face an average council rates and charges increase of about $45 next financial year, with rating increases capped at 2.5 per cent.

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