Politics
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.
Former Colac man wins in Queensland election
FORMER COLAC firefighter Craig Crawford has won a seat at the Queensland state election.
Sex party candidate endorsed
FORMER Birregurra man Jayden Millard will continue his passion for politics at this year’s state election as the Australian Sex Party candidate for Western Victoria.
More choice for voters
COLAC and district voters are likely to have more choice than ever before at the upcoming federal election.
MP moves on from leadership challenge
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says he has “moved on” from his party’s leadership challenge.