Articles tagged: Politics
MP and former councillor calling time
Former Colac Otway Shire councillor and teacher Joe McCracken will step back from his Upper House role this year to focus on his family and health.
Millions watch McArthur run
After yet another half marathon led to him becoming an internet sensation, a former district MP reflects on his running journey.
Labor’s drop favours Dyson, data shows
More than 100,000 Wannon votes have now been counted, and while MP Dan Tehan has retained the seat, independent candidate Alex Dyson has seen record swings in his favour, likely claiming a swathe of votes from Labor.
Independent wants one-on-one debate
Could a political debate between Wannon hopefuls take place ahead of the federal election?
Group supports independents
An independent lobby group is taking to the kitchen table to answer that age old question: what does Wannon want?
Ex-politician dies aged 72
Former Federal minister and Colac-district farmer Peter Reith has died aged 72.
Fifth candidate nominates for Wannon poll
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled small business owner Amanda Mead as their candidate for the seat of Wannon at this year’s federal election.
Gas plan approval angers Vic Greens
The Victorian Greens have taken aim at a decision to allow gas drilling near the 12 Apostles, but the State Government insists exploration is safe and essential for Victoria’s economy.
Colac MP wins new portfolios
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has won a promotion to the frontbench following the State Opposition’s cabinet reshuffle.
Federal election unlikely in 2021
Voters shouldn’t expect a federal election this year, a Colac district elections expert says.
Eurack-born MP makes history
The weekend’s federal election was labelled an election of shocks, which was no exception for former Eurack woman Helen Haines.
Hire companies will act on tourists, if law makes them
Hire car companies will “happily” introduce changes if the State Government makes them compulsory, Colac’s MP says.
Embattled MP to retire from politics
State upper house MP Simon Ramsay has announced he will not stand for re-election in November’s state poll, amid drink-driving charges.
Ballot placing set for election
AN INDEPENDENT candidate has claimed the first spot on the 2016 federal election ballot paper while sitting MP Sarah Henderson drew the bottom position.
HOUSING TALKS: MP clarifies ‘housing crisis’
COLAC’S state MP has clarified that the issue he described as a “chronic housing crisis” in Colac is actually a potential shortage of higher-quality housing.
DOUBLING DOWN: Candidates prepared for federal election
CORANGAMITE voters are set to go to the polls on July 2, with the Federal Government using its inability to set up a building commission as the trigger for an early election.
ROAD TO SOMEWHERE: Politicians take aim over ‘biased’ highway report
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has slammed a “city-centric” study which failed to consider the Princes Highway’s vital role in Australia’s agriculture and tourism industries.
TRAVEL PLEA: Extra trains would help jobless
A COLAC employment service manager says Colac’s inadequate train service is a “massive disadvantage” for the district’s job seekers.
Apollo Bay resident standing for federal Senate
APOLLO BAY’S Naomi Halpern says the Nick Xenophon Team’s focus on “finding solutions and the best outcome for people” was part of the inspiration behind her new political passion.
Police escort councillor from Colac Otway meeting
APOLLO BAY police escorted councillor Chris Smith out of a Colac Otway Shire Council meeting this week after he refused to sit in his allocated seat.
New MP outlines hopes for electorate
POLWARTH’S new MP Richard Riordan described his electorate as a place of “opportunity and hope” during his maiden speech to parliament.
Polwarth by-election guide 2015
The candidates. The issues. The history. All you need to know about the upcoming Polwarth state by-election.
Councillor confident of beating conflict of interest charges
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE councillor Chris Smith says he’s confident a court case will show he’s innocent of alleged conflict of interest charges.
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.
