Federal Government
Elliminyt pavilion’s potential upgrade
Upgrading Elliminyt Recreation Reserve’s crumbling pavilion could boost off-field community use and help attract housing in Colac, a report says.
Car mandate improves safety
A local road safety advocate and car dealership principal have weighed in on the Federal Government mandating reversing technology like cameras and sensors for all future vehicles.
Federal boost for shire roads projects
Local roads and community infrastructure in the Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast Shires will have an extra boost with from Federal Government funding.
Timboon bridge replacement funded
Timboon’s Digneys Road will get a bridge upgrade thanks to a $560,000 windfall from the Federal Government.
Energy grants for manufacturers
Colac and district businesses will receive Federal Government grants to cut their energy costs and boost efficiency.
Federal funding available for sports organisations
Local sporting clubs and organisations can now apply to receive funding from the federal government to boost the return of regional sporting events.
Feds investigate rural mobile phone services
Colac and district residents can tell Federal politicians their concerns and ideas for improving telecommunications in regional areas.
MP calls for faster rollout
Corangamite MP Libby Coker says there needs to be less complacency and more urgency from the Federal Government, demanding action on the country’s vaccine rollout and quarantine facilities.