Articles tagged: Federal Government
Labor picks Surf Coast councillor as Corangamite candidate
LIBBY COKER could become the Labor Party’s first female Member for Corangamite after she takes on MP Sarah Henderson at the next federal election.
Family takes journey to remember soldiers
AN EMOTIONAL trip to Turkey will provide a special moment for Winchelsea father and son Stephen and Mitchell Woods.
Nominees vie to be Labor’s candidate
A FORMER MP, a Surf Coast Shire councillor and a Colac Otway Shire Council manager want to represent the Labor Party in the Corangamite electorate at the next federal election.
Staged upgrade at Colac reserve deals with funding shortfall
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is pushing ahead with a proposed redevelopment of Colac’s Central Reserve and has called for tenders to design a staged upgrade.
Winchelsea walk in honour of war heroes
WINCHELSEA will have a new walk to honour Australia’s 64 Victoria Cross recipients, including Winchelsea’s Albert Jacka.
$1.2-million upgrade boosts Colac school
COLAC’S Sacred Heart Primary School has received a $1.06-million Federal Government grant to redevelop its staff and administration areas to meet the growing school’s needs.
Help for district to retain doctors
COLAC’S hospital chief has welcomed changes to a government policy that he says will help retain doctors in Colac.
Patrons support pub call
COLAC hotel patrons say Prime Minister Tony Abbott passed the “pub test” when he dropped in for a beer during a visit to Colac.
Fair Work handles changes
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Tony Abbott says potential changes to penalty rates are in the hands of the Fair Work Commission.
Fuel-price watchdog set for investigation
A FEDERAL business watchdog will look into petrol pricing in three rural areas, but is yet to reveal whether Colac will be part of the inquiry.
Minister recognises fuel price disparity
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has called on petrol retailers to end a fuel price disparity in Colac and is pushing a federal minister to take action.
First stage of highway opens at Waurn Ponds
ROADS officials unveiled the first section of the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Geelong this week.
Call for surveillance of Colac fuel prices
COLAC fuel campaigners and the region’s federal MP are pushing the Federal Government for “surveillance” of Colac’s petrol prices.
Fast internet to hit Colac in early 2016
COLAC district businesses could benefit from a national wireless internet rollout within 18 months, a business leader says.
Community supports Colac fuel price campaign
THE COLAC HERALD today launches a campaign to encourage residents to have their say on Colac’s fuel prices.
Broadband boost for district
COLAC district residents and businesses are a step closer to superfast broadband internet with community consultation starting for the construction of 11 new fixed wireless towers.
Region on black spot list
COLAC region residents have reported more than 130 mobile phone black spots, hoping the Federal Government will choose their area for a new mobile base station.
Massive expansion for Colac lamb processor
POLITICIANS will converge on Colac today to announce a multi-million-dollar boost to fund a massive expansion of Australian Lamb Company’s meat processing plant.
Highway to open before winter
MOTORISTS should be driving on a duplicated highway between Geelong and Winchelsea by next winter, a new VicRoads time schedule says.
Campaigner supports review for fuel prices
A COLAC petrol price campaigner and Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson are urging Colac businesses and residents to speak up about the city’s high fuel prices.
Legislation creates angst for Colac student
A COLAC student says the Federal Government’s attempt to deregulate fees for higher education is sexist and might deter regional students from pursuing university studies.
$400M wind farm on hold
THE FUTURE of Mt Gellibrand’s $400-million wind farm relies on the Federal Government maintaining its Renewable Energy Target.
Call for state cash to fund Central Reserve
COLAC Otway Shire Council has stepped up its pre-election push for State Government funding to redevelop Colac’s Central Reserve.
Homelessness fear over rising fuel cost
COLAC district pensioner Penelope Lane says Federal Government budget measures, including a proposed fuel excise rise, could force her into homelessness.
