Articles tagged: Elections
Fines out for non-voters
Thousands of people must pay a $92 fine after failing to vote in last year’s state election.
Young people should check voting status
Colac and district young people should check to see if they are directly enrolled voters in 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.
New outlook as Wannon becomes marginal
The likelihood of the federal electorate of Wannon becoming a marginal seat could bring benefits to the region, Colac’s mayor says.
Election race kicks off
Colac and district voters have six weeks of election campaigns ahead, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing Australians will head to the polls on May 21.
Cr Kate Hanson re-elected as Colac Otway mayor
A housing shortage, worker crisis, lack of childcare and COVID recovery are top issues for Colac Otway Shire Council’s leadership, including re-elected mayor Kate Hanson.
Hundreds of tardy voters must give their excuses
Almost 400 Colac Otway residents and ratepayers can expect a letter in the mail asking why they failed to vote in last year’s council election.
Charity chair and volunteer stands for election
Financial planner and health board member Max Arnott has thrown his hat into the ring for Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.
Strong voice needed for tourism and agriculture
Scotts Creek dairy farmer Jamie Vogels hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps as he nominates for the upcoming Corangamite Shire Council Coastal Ward election.
Corangamite faces postal by-election
Corangamite Shire’s next councillor will only serve in the role for four months.
Brian Crook wins council election count-back
Colac’s Brian Crook will re-join Colac Otway Shire Council after being the successful candidate in a vote count-back.
Ballot placing set for election
AN INDEPENDENT candidate has claimed the first spot on the 2016 federal election ballot paper while sitting MP Sarah Henderson drew the bottom position.
DOUBLING DOWN: Candidates prepared for federal election
CORANGAMITE voters are set to go to the polls on July 2, with the Federal Government using its inability to set up a building commission as the trigger for an early election.
Apollo Bay resident standing for federal Senate
APOLLO BAY’S Naomi Halpern says the Nick Xenophon Team’s focus on “finding solutions and the best outcome for people” was part of the inspiration behind her new political passion.
New MP outlines hopes for electorate
POLWARTH’S new MP Richard Riordan described his electorate as a place of “opportunity and hope” during his maiden speech to parliament.
Candidates reflect on election
POLWARTH voters are still waiting for the official results of the by-election, but Richard Riordan is still the clear winner.
Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction
RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac's leading drugs counsellor.
Polwarth by-election guide 2015
The candidates. The issues. The history. All you need to know about the upcoming Polwarth state by-election.
Election for Polwarth as MP Mulder retires
COLAC and district voters will have at least three choices when they go to the polls to elect a new State Parliament representative.
Warnings on deteriorating road
POTHOLES, 18 warning signs and no plans to repair the deteriorating Timboon-Colac Road before Christmas continue to cause concerns, forcing motorists to travel at reduced speeds.
Labor candidate for Polwarth wants more ambulances
LABOR Party candidate for Polwarth Libby Coker will push for more ambulances for Colac in the lead up to November’s state election.
State MP confident about poll
POLWARTH voters have 100 days to make a decision on who they will vote for in the state election, with just two candidates wanting to represent them.
Candidates up for debate
CORANGAMITE'S major party candidates will face off in at least two forums before next month’s federal election.
