Federal Government
Cash handout eases welfare demand
A COLAC welfare officer says government payments have reduced pressure on his agency’s services.
Jobs safe in Colac government hub
COLAC public servants are safe from job cuts despite a restructure of government services in the city.
Liberals start Corangamite campaign.
THE Liberal Party’s campaigning for the marginal federal seat of Corangamite has started in earnest.
Wait and see on carbon tax
A TAX expert says Colac and district businesses will have to adopt a wait- and-see approach as they assess the impact of the carbon tax.
Preparing for low-carbon economy
OTWAYS resident Neil Longmore is preparing himself for a low-carbon economy.
Libs candidate will campaign full-time
THE Liberal Party’s candidate for the seat of Corangamite at the next federal election will put her job on hold to campaign full-time.
Libs back Henderson again
THE Liberal Party has backed its previous candidate Sarah Henderson to stand for Corangamite at the next Federal election.
Liberals’ president leads pre-selection
A LIBERAL Party state leader has denied the party forced the Corangamite branch president to step aside.