Federal Government

  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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