Federal Government
Candidates up for debate
CORANGAMITE’S major party candidates will face off in at least two forums before next month’s federal election.
Corangamite election guide
CORANGAMITE voters are heading to the polls on September 7. The Colac Herald reviews the electorate and candidates ahead of the election.
Brewery toasts $100,000 expansion
FORREST’S brewery is so successful that its owners are planning to move to a bigger site, in an upgrade that could create 20 jobs.
More choice for voters
COLAC and district voters are likely to have more choice than ever before at the upcoming federal election.
Sex Party fields Corangamite candidate
THE AUSTRALIAN Sex Party will field a candidate in Corangamite for the first time at the upcoming federal election.
World Heritage push for Great Ocean Road
OTWAYS tourism operators say a campaign to World Heritage list the Great Ocean Road must involve a funding push to improve the road’s “appalling” condition.
Party seeking candidate
MAVERICK MP Bob Katter’s political party is searching for a Corangamite candidate and is recruiting members as the 2013 federal election approaches.
MP racks up $200,000 bill
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman toured two African countries as he racked up $200,696 of expenses in a six-month period.