State Budget 2021-22

  • State ‘money grab’ hurts housing plans

    A new state property tax unfairly slugs regional communities and will slow down desperately needed housing development in Colac, local industry leaders and MPs say.

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  • Harbour funding thrills fishermen

    Apollo Bay’s fishing industry wants to turn the town into Victoria’s top seafood hub, as State Government millions flow into the town’s harbour.

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  • Cricket club scores in Victorian budget

    Colac district cricketers will mark centre on new pitches next summer thanks to State Budget funding.

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  • Mental health help for regional students

    Colac and district schools will deliver new mental health education programs and support for students from next year under a $277-million State Government commitment.

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  • Housing and roads on State Budget wishlist

    Colac’s State MP Richard Riordan is concerned that the Colac district could miss out on funding for key projects as the Victorian Government grapples with a rising debt bill.

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  • Fears over new state tax

    Real estate industry figures say a planned State Government property tax hike will discourage housing development and hamstring efforts to fix Colac’s supply shortage.

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