Federal Government
Call for state cash to fund Central Reserve
COLAC Otway Shire Council has stepped up its pre-election push for State Government funding to redevelop Colac’s Central Reserve.
Homelessness fear over rising fuel cost
COLAC district pensioner Penelope Lane says Federal Government budget measures, including a proposed fuel excise rise, could force her into homelessness.
Hospital budget unclear
COLAC health services are yet to obtain government budget information despite being almost a month into this financial year.
Mother fights for cannabis law change
A COLAC district mother is campaigning for the Federal Government to consider legalising cannabis for medical purposes including relieving epilepsy seizures.
Start date looms for highway upgrade
CONSTRUCTION on a highway upgrade between Winchelsea and Colac is still a year away.
Colac event starts push for equality
MARRIAGE equality advocates targeting federal electorates will kick off a national campaign in Colac this weekend.
New Colac health hub earns praise
LEADING mental health advocate Patrick McGorry has praised Colac’s new youth health centre, highlighting its integrated model at its opening.
Scheme office opens this week
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has inspected Colac’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme building which is set to open this week.