Federal Government
Fighting to restore health funding
COLAC people have shared their concerns for loved ones in submissions to a Senate inquiry into hospital funding cuts.
Parliament investigates web fraud
PARLIAMENT House in Canberra has started a formal investigation into pro-Labor political comments posted online under fake names.
Paramedics fear wait will worsen
VICTORIA’S paramedics union fears ambulance wait times will only worsen in the Colac district as the city’s hospital funding row continues.
Hospital would comply with Senate inquiry
COLAC Area Health chief Geoff Iles says the health service would provide information to a Senate inquiry into hospital funding cuts if required.
Colac Otway updates wish list
COLAC’S civic leaders will push for funding for the Great Ocean Road, rail services and a Central Reserve upgrade in the lead up to the federal election.
Senate inquiry into Colac Hospital
AUSTRALIAN senators will have a formal inquiry into hospital funding cuts after Senator Richard Di Natale spoke in the Senate about Colac’s hospital crisis.
Fraudsters hijack hospital push
POLITICAL operatives are secretly campaigning for the federal seat of Corangamite online, posting political messages under fake names.
Hospital chief wants care overhaul
COLAC Hospital chief Geoff Iles says a shake-up of Colac’s healthcare system could solve Colac’s urgent care crisis.