Federal Politics
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.
More choice for voters
COLAC and district voters are likely to have more choice than ever before at the upcoming federal election.
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.
Rudd return boosts funding hope
COLAC and district could be in line for election funding promises after Kevin Rudd’s return as Prime Minister.
Leading Liberal will visit Colac
LIBERAL communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull will visit Colac next week to explain how the Coalition’s broadband policy will affect Colac and district.
Libs promise slower internet faster
COLAC internet users will have high-speed internet sooner under a Coalition government, but the speeds will be lower than Labor’s National Broadband Network.
Greens leader true to her word
THE Australian Greens leader fulfilled a promise when she visited Colac district this week.