Polwarth MP Richard Riordan
Riordan retains his seat in tight race
Colac and district’s incumbent MP has retained his seat in a tight race, but now faces the challenge of “managing two sets of expectations”, as Torquay becomes Polwarth’s new population centre.
State cash for Cobden homes
Corangamite Shire will receive a share of $219 million as part of a State Government social housing boost, but Colac Otway and Surf Coast Shire are yet to see relief for hundreds of residents waiting for a suitable home.
MP’s end-of-year message
We will now enter 2021 in a way we never expected. We enter 2021 with a new understanding of how lucky we are.
New gig for Colac’s state MP
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan has taken on a new role with the state Opposition.
Riordan in roundabout row
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says a newly built roundabout at Colac East is an accident waiting to happen and is demanding the State Government make urgent improvements at the site.
MP sprays state’s solo fishing ban
Colac’s state MP has demanded an explanation from the State Government after it banned solo recreational fishing under stage three of its coronavirus lockdown.
Kids’ transport woes continue
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says issues arising from cancelled school transport between Winchelsea and Lorne highlight the inappropriateness of the town’s bus policy.
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.