Articles tagged: Federal Government
No more promises for Colac Otway
COLAC'S days of big-ticket election promises are over as Corangamite prepares to revert to its Liberal roots, a politics expert says.
No commitment to health
CORANGAMITE'S two main election candidates have failed to come to the table on new funding for Colac’s health service, with election day looming.
Election plea to fix lake
A LAKE Colac campaigner wants Corangamite’s election hopefuls to commit to dredging the lake to make it deep enough for water sports.
MP won’t provide mental health cash
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says providing more money for teenage mental health services in Colac isn't the Federal Government's responsibility.
PM visits Corangamite electorate
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says Colac district’s ongoing Princes Highway duplication shows Labor’s dedication to Colac and district people.
ALP candidate lands top spot
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has boosted his chances of keeping his job after scoring a higher position on ballot papers than Liberal candidate Sarah Henderson.
New Corangamite candidate was in One Nation
A FEDERAL Corangamite candidate is standing for an anti-Muslim political party after Pauline Hanson’s One Nation expelled him.
AFL star joins push for $5.1M Central Reserve upgrade
COLAC AFL star Luke Hodge says he would love to run out in front of a home crowd at a redeveloped Colac Central Reserve.
More Corangamite candidates
COLAC and district voters will have more opportunities to support candidates with rural ties after two political parties announced Corangamite candidates.
Campaign for Central Reserve cash
COLAC''S “antiquated” Central Reserve needs a multi-million dollar redevelopment but is in danger of missing out on funding during the federal election campaign.
Candidates up for debate
CORANGAMITE'S major party candidates will face off in at least two forums before next month’s federal election.
Corangamite election guide
CORANGAMITE voters are heading to the polls on September 7. The Colac Herald reviews the electorate and candidates ahead of the election.
Brewery toasts $100,000 expansion
FORREST'S brewery is so successful that its owners are planning to move to a bigger site, in an upgrade that could create 20 jobs.
More choice for voters
COLAC and district voters are likely to have more choice than ever before at the upcoming federal election.
Sex Party fields Corangamite candidate
THE AUSTRALIAN Sex Party will field a candidate in Corangamite for the first time at the upcoming federal election.
World Heritage push for Great Ocean Road
OTWAYS tourism operators say a campaign to World Heritage list the Great Ocean Road must involve a funding push to improve the road’s “appalling” condition.
Party seeking candidate
MAVERICK MP Bob Katter’s political party is searching for a Corangamite candidate and is recruiting members as the 2013 federal election approaches.
MP racks up $200,000 bill
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman toured two African countries as he racked up $200,696 of expenses in a six-month period.
Rudd return boosts funding hope
COLAC and district could be in line for election funding promises after Kevin Rudd’s return as Prime Minister.
Councillor fuels fear for urgent care
A COLAC civic leader says a solution to the threatened closure of Colac Hospital’s overnight urgent care service could be only a “stay of execution”.
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children's futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Corangamite MP calls for Rudd’s return
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has called for Kevin Rudd to replace Julia Gillard as Prime Minister, as the two-term MP battles to save his seat.
Mayor expects little from budget
COLAC Otway Shire mayor Lyn Russell has low expectations for this week’s Federal Budget.
Peter Garrett sings praises of trade centre
FORMER Midnight Oil singer Peter Garrett praised Colac’s “world-class facilities” during a visit to the city’s new trade training centres yesterday.
