Federal Government

  • 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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  • 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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