Articles tagged: Richard Riordan
Nominate changemakers
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan is calling on Colac and district residents to recognise someone special in the community, with nominations open for the annual Polwarth Medal.
Pay proposal at crash corner
The State Government should pay landholders at Barwon Downs for damage to their properties caused by crashes, the region’s MP says.
‘Keep them open’: Community callout
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is calling on the State Government to invest funding into neighbourhood houses to keep their services running.
Boost GORCAPA funding
A Colac and district MP is demanding a funding increase for a coastal land management authority, to ensure it is well-equipped for a summer influx.
State tax has residents irate
Colac Otway Shire rates notices have hit mailboxes this week and ratepayers aren’t happy.
Concerns over state’s energy plan
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has weighed in on the State Government’s new Victorian Transmission Plan, with concerns about transparency and future funding.
Call to back volunteer efforts
A district MP has called on the State Government to provide support for volunteer-run drought relief organisations, including Need for Feed and Aussie Hay Runners.
TOURIST TRAP: Calls being renewed for extra education
A district MP has slammed the condition of the region’s roads and renewed calls for international driver education in the wake of a fatal crash at Simpson.
Call for turbine fire-safety audit
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan is calling on the State Government to complete a fire safety audit of wind turbines across the state and report back to regional communities.
MP calls to reinstate voice for road safety
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says the reinstatement of the Victorian Road Safety Committee could be a way of ensuring desperately needed road upgrades.
Push for Gellibrand community funding
Revamped community centres, football oval upgrades and a Beechy Rail Trail solution are top of Gellibrand’s wishlist ahead of a meeting with state MP Richard Riordan.
Slow spread of virus could avert lockdown
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says he believes Colac Otway could avoid a COVID-19 lockdown if the current outbreak remains contained, after the shire recorded no new cases yesterday.
Colac MP wins new portfolios
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has won a promotion to the frontbench following the State Opposition’s cabinet reshuffle.
MP hits out at hasty GOR bill
Colac and district’s state MP Richard Riordan says he has more questions than answers about a new Great Ocean Road management bill ahead of a Parliament vote tomorrow.
Officials look at river flow and road closure
State authorities have been urgently assessing the Birregurra-Forrest Road and flows in the Barwon River after floodwater closed the busy road to traffic.
Call for flood upgrade to Forrest road
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called for urgent action to prevent flooding from causing closures of the Birregurra-Forrest Road.
MP queries Premier’s story
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has become embroiled in a controversial attack on absent Premier Daniel Andrews, which drew widespread condemnation and a rebuke from emergency responders.
Polwarth MP praises Apollo Bay
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has congratulated the town of Apollo Bay for working hard to provide world-class facilities, food and experiences, after it won a tourism award.
Colac’s COVID rate was country’s highest
Colac’s COVID-19 outbreak was the largest-per-capita in Australia, the State Opposition’s response to the Victorian Parliament’s coronavirus report has revealed.
Testing delay for VicRoads
Colac’s VicRoads’ office is continuing to run 15 licence tests a week despite a 150-test backlog.
Riordan blocked in bid to hurry up COVID-19 inquiry
State Government officials have stonewalled an attempt from Polwarth MP Richard Riordan to bring forward an inquiry into Victoria’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as the government faces increasing pressure while a second wave of the virus hits the state.
MPs back in action after virus hiatus
Colac’s State MP Richard Riordan is due to return to parliament next month as the State Government cautiously lifts restrictions. The Victorian Parliament announced this week it would sit from June 2-4 and 16 to 18, after last sitting on April 23 to pass emergency legislation in response of the coronavirus pandemic. MPs would then […]
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.
Colac MP on state coronavirus inquiry
Colac’s state MP will be deputy chair of a parliamentary inquiry into the Victorian Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
