Articles tagged: Federal Government
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.
FUNDING LOSS: Colac health service faces $200,000 cut
COLAC AREA HEALTH’s chief says he has received confirmation it will face almost $200,000 in Federal Government funding cuts to the service.
LET THEM STAY: District community fights for refugees
COLAC and district residents and community leaders have demanded the Federal Government stop plans to deport refugees to offshore detention centres.
No fast plan to fix Otways reception
Otways residents and visitors to high-fire risk areas could have a two-year wait for mobile phone access to fire warnings despite a government funding commitment last year.
Prime Minister vows to back firefighting during visit to Wye River
PRIME MINISTER Malcolm Turnbull has committed funding to keep water-carrying aircraft in the region for an “extended period” to fight ongoing bushfires.
MAYORAL MATTERS: Colac misses out on federal grant for CBD plan
WE ARE disappointed to advise the community that our second application to the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund was unsuccessful.
Asylum seeker pleas to remain in Colac
COMMUNITY leaders are rallying to support an Iranian asylum seeker who has lived and worked in Colac for three years as he fights to stay in Australia.
Otways project will help jobless and environment
YOUNG Colac and district jobseekers could have a chance to gain work experience and an income in the Otways next year through the area’s first Green Army project.
District industries receive $4M boost
COLAC businesses have received a boost after the Federal Government announced almost $4 million in grants to help create 40 new jobs for Colac and district.
Colac district’s unemployment at five-year low
COLAC and district’s unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low and Colac’s mayor says the future is bright, with more jobs growth to come.
Broadband network spreads in district
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has announced more towns in Colac district will be a part of the National Broadband Network’s rollout schedule.
New mobile towers lift phone coverage
EIGHT new mobile phone base stations across Colac Otway Shire will give people living in black spots access to mobile coverage.
More delays for Princes Highway upgrade work
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson is demanding a review into VicRoads’ management of the Princes Highway duplication after a delay to the project’s completion date.
MP supports marriage equality
MARRIAGE equality supporters have praised Corangamite’s Liberal MP Sarah Henderson for backing marriage equality and a conscience vote for Coalition parliamentarians.
Price of petrol a concern
FEDERAL Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson has told companies supplying fuel to Colac “you are on notice, we are watching you”.
Legendary singer calls for veteran support
ENTERTAINER Normie Rowe has talked about the need for increased support for modern-day war veterans during a visit to Colac.
Duplication close to finish line
THE HIGHWAY duplication through Winchelsea is progressing with cranes lifting 18 beams into place on the bridge over the Barwon River yesterday.
Health service funding struggle ahead
A VICTORIAN health advocacy leader says he is concerned Colac’s health services could struggle to survive after State and Federal budget announcements.
Centre closer to opening date
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council chief Sue Wilkinson says the council is closer to announcing an opening date for the redeveloped Bluewater Fitness Centre.
Deans Marsh politician takes Federal Greens leadership
NEW GREENS leader and Colac district resident Senator Richard di Natale says his party is “the natural home of progressive mainstream voters”.
Leaders mark start of road work
FEDERAL MP Sarah Henderson says the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Colac will be an “enormous asset for the people of Colac Otway and south-west Victoria”.
