Federal Government

  • 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.

    By

  • 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.

    By

  • 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.

    By

  • 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.

    By

  • 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.

    By

  • 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.

    By

  • 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.

    By

  • 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”.

    By