Federal Government
Governments agree on disability insurance
COLAC and district people with a disability will have access to an insurance scheme, after the state and federal governments agreed on a deal.
Greens senator tackles doctor shortage
A FEDERAL senator says he wants to help fix Colac’s doctor shortage.
Still waiting for disability insurance
COLAC and district disability groups are still waiting for confirmation of trials of a new insurance scheme.
Greens will contest Corangamite
THE Greens political party has confirmed it will field a Corangamite candidate at the next federal election.
Corangamite MP backs gay marriage
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman will vote in favour of changing the law to let same-sex couples marry.
Mum welcomes disability scheme
THE mother of a Colac child with a disability hopes a disability insurance scheme will mean better access to equipment for her son.
Tears as disability hopes fade
COLAC district’s Judy Cameron cried when she heard the region was likely to miss out on the trial of a disability insurance scheme.
Mayor hits out on highway cash
CORANGAMITE Shire mayor Matt Makin dropped a political bombshell last night, claiming money for duplication of the Princes Highway might be better spent on other roads.