Federal Government

  • 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.

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  • Federal cash splash benefits district

    Four Colac and district groups have received Federal Government funding in a boost for their volunteer organisations.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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.

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