Federal Budget

  • Hopes for funding to flow to region

    Colac Otway Shire mayor Marg White says she is hopeful that funding announced in the 2024-25 federal budget will flow through to the local region.

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  • More needed for housing

    Independent Wannon candidate Alex Dyson has criticised the Federal Budget’s lack of support for housing, while the G21 regional alliance says the region needs longer-term solutions for cost-of-living relief.

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  • Jab boost is great, but details needed

    The Federal Government will invest almost $2 billion in the country’s vaccination program as part of the 2021-22 Budget, after it made a new vaccine supply agreement this week.

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  • Positive budget for homebuyers

    A Colac real estate agent says an extension of a home loan help scheme has come at the perfect time for the local market, with first homebuyers eager to get their foot into the property door.

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  • Business support in federal budget

    Tax breaks and wage subsidies to support jobs underpin the Federal Government’s efforts to lead the nation’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Principal awaits budget

    A Colac school principal hopes attending a Federal Budget night will give her an understanding of the future of education in Colac.

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