Articles tagged: state election
New Polwarth hopeful
The Greens have thrown their hat in the ring for the seat of Polwarth in next year’s state election, announcing Jesse Holden as their candidate.
Rural Scene
Better roads and rail, improving liveability in rural areas and supporting jobs are on the Victorian Farmers Federation’s wishlist for the November state election. Plus, other news from the Rural Scene.
Vic electoral boundaries set to change
Victoria’s state electorates are set for a shake-up, with the Electoral Boundaries Commission starting the process of reviewing electoral boundaries next week.
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.
By-election vote count completed
THE VICTORIAN Electoral Commission declared Richard Riordan as the winner of the Polwarth by-election after officials finished counting votes yesterday.
Candidates reflect on election
POLWARTH voters are still waiting for the official results of the by-election, but Richard Riordan is still the clear winner.
Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction
RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac's leading drugs counsellor.
Polwarth by-election guide 2015
The candidates. The issues. The history. All you need to know about the upcoming Polwarth state by-election.
Election for Polwarth as MP Mulder retires
COLAC and district voters will have at least three choices when they go to the polls to elect a new State Parliament representative.
MP pledges money for Central Reserve
The State Government has made a $750,000 promise to help upgrade Colac’s Central Reserve if it wins this month’s state election.
Teacher wants school support
A veteran Colac teacher is calling for the next State Government to focus on school programs including literacy support to dissolve disadvantage in the Colac district.
