Federal Government
Electorate waits on Liberals investigation
THE Liberal Party will choose its candidate for the seat of Corangamite for the next federal election on Sunday.
Corangamite roads paved with cash
THE Federal Government has budgeted $24 million for highway upgrades in the Corangamite electorate while other Victorian roads have missed out.
Marginal status reaps rewards
COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small says Colac is “reaping the rewards of being in a marginal seat” with Federal Election promises turning into cash.
MP says budget is win for Colac
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says last night’s federal budget showed the Colac community it had Canberra’s attention.
Lobby group asks leaders for backflip
THE BOSS of regional lobby group G21 says she hopes the Federal Government will reverse changes to a lucrative funding program.
Campaigning begins for next federal election
THE FIRST round of campaigning for the next federal election is about to start in Colac and district.
Senator joins gas mining fight
A GREENS senator has thrown his support behind a battle against coal-bed gas exploration in Colac and district.
Cheeseman says he’s Aussie
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman dismissed an investigation into his citizenship as “political dirt digging” and has a certificate to prove he is not a New Zealand citizen.