Federal Government

  • Major cash injection for netball facilities

    Colac’s Central Reserve will receive an $850,000 upgrade for netball and other sports, thanks to a Federal Government grant to fund half of the project.

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  • Federal Government commits $26 million to coast

    The Federal Government has committed more than $26 million for Colac district coastal tourism projects as part of the Geelong City Deal.

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  • Apollo Bay man faces deportation to New Zealand

    When the Australian Border Force visited Christian Feetham’s work looking for him, he thought something had gone wrong with one of his eBay orders.

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  • Ballot placing set for election

    AN INDEPENDENT candidate has claimed the first spot on the 2016 federal election ballot paper while sitting MP Sarah Henderson drew the bottom position.

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  • Criteria could restrict milk rescue package

    A Colac district farmer says he’s relieved the Federal Government has announced assistance for farmers, but strict criteria might restrict farmers from accessing help.

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  • Politicians learn about dairy industry crisis

    Colac district farmers have taken time to speak with state and federal politicians about the impacts and concerns stemming from milk price cuts.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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