Articles tagged: Federal Government
Budget boost for telehealth
The Federal Government will invest more than $114 million to extend telehealth until the end of the year.
Harvesting allowance is available
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has urged jobseekers to consider taking up harvest work on Australia’s horticulture industry.
Grants set to open
Councils and community organisations can apply next month for round five of the Federal Building Better Regions Fund.
Opportunity to fix mobile black spots
The Federal Government has announced a new round of funding to fix mobile phone black spots in regional and remote Australia.
Blue Church corner gets $9M upgrade
The Blue Church corner west of Colac will receive $9 million for safety upgrades, the Federal Government has announced.
Speeders put kids at risk
Colac Specialist School’s principal has reminded motorists to slow down outside the school, with speeders continuing to pose a risk to students.
Builder welcomes scheme
A Colac builder says new Federal Government grants for building and renovating homes will have a knock-on effect for other trades and workers.
Federal cash splash benefits district
Four Colac and district groups have received Federal Government funding in a boost for their volunteer organisations.
Sport toolkit launched to aid grassroot clubs
Sport Australia has launched a toolkit aimed at helping community sport return to competition when coronavirus restrictions ease.
Colac childcare centre closed due to Federal funding pitfalls
Colac’s newest childcare facility is ready to open its doors but is waiting on the Federal Government to fix a crippling funding pitfall in a support scheme for the sector.
Australia-wide campaign to help violence victims
A Federal Government campaign will help people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence access support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid app divides district
More than two thirds of Colac and district people surveyed would download a mobile app that traces their movements, in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus and ease COVID-19 restrictions.
Get the lowdown on wage support
Applications for the JobKeeper payment close on Wednesday, April 30. While there are confusing areas, the Colac Herald has teamed up with Tyson Hay from Walsh and Hay Accountants and Advisors to answer some common questions. What is the JobKeeper payment? The JobKeeper payment is a scheme for eligible businesses significantly impacted by the […]
Coverage boost for Jancourt East residents
Telstra has switched on a new mobile phone tower at Jancourt East in the west Otways, bringing mobile coverage to the area for the first time.
Major cash injection for netball facilities
Colac’s Central Reserve will receive an $850,000 upgrade for netball and other sports, thanks to a Federal Government grant to fund half of the project.
Federal Government commits $26 million to coast
The Federal Government has committed more than $26 million for Colac district coastal tourism projects as part of the Geelong City Deal.
Apollo Bay man faces deportation to New Zealand
When the Australian Border Force visited Christian Feetham’s work looking for him, he thought something had gone wrong with one of his eBay orders.
Ballot placing set for election
AN INDEPENDENT candidate has claimed the first spot on the 2016 federal election ballot paper while sitting MP Sarah Henderson drew the bottom position.
Criteria could restrict milk rescue package
A Colac district farmer says he’s relieved the Federal Government has announced assistance for farmers, but strict criteria might restrict farmers from accessing help.
Politicians learn about dairy industry crisis
Colac district farmers have taken time to speak with state and federal politicians about the impacts and concerns stemming from milk price cuts.
CASH SPLASH: $25 million for Great Ocean Road
The Federal Government's budget has boosted funding for two vital tourist routes, and residents are thrilled.
PASSING LANES: Budget win for district motorists
THE FEDERAL Government has committed $5 million to build passing lanes between Forrest and Apollo Bay as part of its $345 regional roads package.
ROAD TO SOMEWHERE: Politicians take aim over ‘biased’ highway report
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has slammed a “city-centric” study which failed to consider the Princes Highway’s vital role in Australia’s agriculture and tourism industries.
MAYORAL MATTERS: Second attempt at federal grant
A transformation of Colac's central business district will start this year, as civic leaders apply for federal funding for the project.
