Articles tagged: Federal Government
Marginal status reaps rewards
COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small says Colac is “reaping the rewards of being in a marginal seat” with Federal Election promises turning into cash.
MP says budget is win for Colac
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says last night’s federal budget showed the Colac community it had Canberra’s attention.
Lobby group asks leaders for backflip
THE BOSS of regional lobby group G21 says she hopes the Federal Government will reverse changes to a lucrative funding program.
Campaigning begins for next federal election
THE FIRST round of campaigning for the next federal election is about to start in Colac and district.
Senator joins gas mining fight
A GREENS senator has thrown his support behind a battle against coal-bed gas exploration in Colac and district.
Cheeseman says he’s Aussie
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman dismissed an investigation into his citizenship as “political dirt digging” and has a certificate to prove he is not a New Zealand citizen.
Senator says convoy flopped
VICTORIAN Greens Senator and Deans Marsh resident Richard Di Natale says a protest convoy from Colac to Canberra was “a flop”.
Politicans clash on road cash
A SENATOR has denied the Federal Opposition will axe the Princes Highway duplication, Colac trade school and Bluewater Fitness Centre projects.
Expect return Census visits
THERE has already been one knock on the door, but Colac and district residents can expect another after the 16th national Census finished last night.
Colac convoy off to capital
A MAN leading a Colac convoy to a national protest in Canberra wants the Federal Labor Government sacked.
