Federal Politics
Politicians want Colac uni courses
COLAC’S rival federal politicians both say they are keen to discuss plans to deliver university courses in Colac.
MP guarantees school funding will rise
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says claims Colac district schools could lose more than $1 million in federal funding are part of an Opposition scare campaign.
Newcomers likely in federal election
A RAFT of new faces could represent minor parties when Corangamite voters go to the polls at the next federal election.
Corangamite MP claims underdog status
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman claims he will go into the next federal election as underdog.
Greens will contest Corangamite
THE Greens political party has confirmed it will field a Corangamite candidate at the next federal election.
Corangamite MP backs gay marriage
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman will vote in favour of changing the law to let same-sex couples marry.
Candidate touted as ministerial material
A FEDERAL Government frontbencher says he believes the Liberal Corangamite candidate will be a senior cabinet minister one day.
MP wants business hub at saleyards
AN MP says a rural-business hub at Colac’s saleyards could boost the district’s economy by millions of dollars.