State Government
LET OUR FURRY FRIENDS RUN: Community calls for dog park
Fifteen passionate pooches and their owners caught up at Central Reserve on Friday to campaign for an off-lead dog park in Colac.
Local health networks concern former chair
Former Timboon and District Healthcare Services chair John Vogels says the State Government’s decision to create local health networks will push smaller rural hospitals to the sidelines and give them no control over their future.
Incentive for teaching degree
Colac district community leaders are hopeful the introduction of free degrees will encourage more students to consider a teaching career.
Premier plans visits to regional Victoria
Regional communities like Colac can expect a visit from Victoria’s new Premier Jacinta Allan in the future, but it could be a while.
Premier steps down today
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will officially step down today, after serving for nine years in the role.
Social housing commitment for Colac
Colac leaders have welcomed the State Government’s commitment to build at least 50 social housing dwellings in Colac, however views on the site chosen are divided.
Inquiry supports duck ban
A state inquiry has recommended an end to Victoria’s annual duck hunt from next year.