Articles tagged: State Government
Help for ‘hidden’ disease, multiple sclerosis
LEISSA KELLY knows the issues facing people with multiple sclerosis first-hand, and she is “over the moon” more Colac district people will soon have access to support.
Green backs train campaign
GREENS Western Victoria candidate Lloyd Davies has backed a call by south-west coast mayors for extra train services for Colac and district.
Mayors join forces for train campaign
SIX MUNICIPALITIES, including Colac Otway Shire Council, have united to pressure the State Government to provide adequate public transport for south-west communities.
Hospital budget unclear
COLAC health services are yet to obtain government budget information despite being almost a month into this financial year.
New bus service links with Birregurra
BIRREGURRA residents will have access to a new weekly return bus service between Colac and Apollo Bay by the end of the month.
New pathway proposed to take cyclists off road
A SEPARATE proposed cycling and walking track linking Colac and Birregurra would aim to improve road safety along the busy Princes Highway.
Cricket legend in falls protest
AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Merv Hughes has shown his support for Apollo Bay’s Marriner’s Falls to reopen.
Protesters ramp up waterfall campaign
MORE THAN 150 people protested at Apollo Bay’s Marriner’s Falls yesterday hoping to encourage Parks Victoria to reopen the tourist attraction.
Plan to boost coastal tourism
THE STATE Government has thrown $1 million behind a plan to have people spend more time at towns surrounding the iconic Twelve Apostles.
Start date looms for highway upgrade
CONSTRUCTION on a highway upgrade between Winchelsea and Colac is still a year away.
Apollo Bay residents protest to reopen waterfall
APOLLO BAY district residents want Parks Victoria to reopen picturesque tourist site Marriner’s Falls, and will protest for the reopening on Thursday.
Success in push for road upgrade
A COMMUNITY campaign to pressure the State Government to fix one of the Colac district’s worst roads can claim a victory, with a $2.97-million commitment announced yesterday.
Colac train services miss out on increase
COLAC train travellers have missed out on extra services despite the State Government’s commitment to add 4000 new public transport services across the state.
Gas mining meeting gains mixed response
A STATE Government gas mining consultation in Colac provoked mixed reactions from community members.
Apollo Bay school work starting to take shape
NEW BUILDINGS are taking shape at Apollo Bay P-12 College with a redevelopment set to finish at the end of the year.
Greens push for more buses in rural communities
THE VICTORIAN Greens say more frequent Colac district V-Line buses will make commuting easier for work, study and medical visits.
Council comparison website will be costly
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says ratepayers could foot the bill for updating a new State Government website comparing Victorian councils.
New police station on Mulder’s agenda
COLAC police are unable to hold prisoners in cells overnight because of their station’s sub-standard condition.
Hospital chief confident despite missing out on funding
COLAC’S hospital chief remains hopeful about funding despite failing to receive “big ticket items” in State Government budget announcements this week.
Highway upgrade cost revised to $362 million
UPGRADING the Princes Highway between Colac and Winchelsea will cost $153 million less than the state and federal governments previously estimated.
Residents call on government to bury Otways powerlines
A STATE Government project burying powerlines in the Otways is a good start for protecting communities in high bushfire danger areas, residents say.
Officials reject council’s claim on high school site
THE STATE Government has rejected Colac Otway Shire Council’s claim over the former Colac High School, refusing to return the site to the community.
Labor fears school site fire sale
THE Labor Party fears the State Government will sell the former Colac High School site in a pre-election fire sale.
Fears for lobster fishing industry
APOLLO Bay fishermen fear a government “money grab” will drive the town’s rock lobster fishermen out of business.
