Federal Politics

  • Colac Hospital chief waits for indication

    COLAC Area Health’s executive officer says proposed changes to Federal Government funding could have a “significant impact” on Colac’s hospital.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Party cuts candidate

    A CORANGAMITE candidate has lost the backing of his party but his name will remain on the ballot for next month’s federal election.

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  • $2.5-million promise for Central Reserve

    A COALITION government will fund half of a Colac Central Reserve redevelopment if elected next month.

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  • More Corangamite candidates

    COLAC and district voters will have more opportunities to support candidates with rural ties after two political parties announced Corangamite candidates.

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