Articles tagged: State Government
Plans for old high school hit obstacle
COLAC Otway Shire Council has hit a road block in its plans to redevelop the former Colac High School site.
New school at last for coast students
APOLLO BAY will finally get a new school after years of campaigning.
No money for Colac bypass
ROADS Minister Terry Mulder says civic leaders’ plans for a Colac bypass have no financial backing from the State Government.
Council might lose bypass control
ELECTED councillors could lose control over planning a Colac bypass, with VicRoads moving to take over the project.
Colac surveillance cameras progress
A COLAC company has won a tender to install a $300,000 security camera system in the city.
Colac boom on track for 20,000 by 2050
THE LEADER of Colac’s business group says the district is well-placed to attract 8000 more people by 2050.
Surgeon defends hospital chiefs
A COLAC surgeon says Colac Area Health’s executive and board are doing an “excellent” job and says criticism of the decision makers is “totally unjustified”.
National park builders face backlash
CONSERVATION and tourism leaders have warned developers they would face a “fierce” community backlash if they planned “inappropriate” buildings in district national parks.
Unity could bring ‘massive’ opportunities
A BUSINESS expert says the Colac region has “massive” opportunities if businesses, community and bureaucracy listen to each other and work together.
$150,000 cash injection for Colac sports field
A $150,000 cash injection will help a Colac school share its new sports field with soccer, football and cricket groups.
Colac urgent care solution by April
COLAC health leaders have committed to finding a solution to Colac hospital’s urgent care crisis by April.
Colac MP backs new premier
COLAC politician Terry Mulder says new Premier Denis Napthine was the “overwhelming” choice to replace Ted Baillieu.
River bungle kills thousands of fish
AUTHORITIES are investigating the deaths of thousands of fish in a coastal river system east of Port Campbell.
Inquiry narrows web fraud suspects
A PARLIAMENT House investigation has revealed a politician or political staffer used fake names to make made pro-Labor comments on the Colac Herald's website.
PM’s visit to region opens highway link
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard opened a section of road yesterday which could improve safety and reduce travel time for Colac motorists.
Backflip on Colac urgent care
A FEDERAL Government backflip has saved Colac’s overnight hospital service for four months after the government reacted to community demands to reverse a funding cut.
Paramedics fear wait will worsen
VICTORIA'S paramedics union fears ambulance wait times will only worsen in the Colac district as the city’s hospital funding row continues.
Colac Otway updates wish list
COLAC'S civic leaders will push for funding for the Great Ocean Road, rail services and a Central Reserve upgrade in the lead up to the federal election.
Fraudsters hijack hospital push
POLITICAL operatives are secretly campaigning for the federal seat of Corangamite online, posting political messages under fake names.
Hospital chief wants care overhaul
COLAC Hospital chief Geoff Iles says a shake-up of Colac’s healthcare system could solve Colac’s urgent care crisis.
MPs might avoid hospital meeting
COLAC'S political leaders are still undecided whether they will face the community at a meeting to discuss Colac’s hospital crisis.
Council demands hospital cure
COLAC Otway Shire Council has “demanded” state and federal governments find a solution to Colac’s hospital crisis.
Hospital will cut emergency care
FEDERAL Government funding cuts have forced Colac Area Health to permanently close the hospital’s overnight urgent care service.
Upgrade for deadly intersection
GAYLE Murnane holds her breath every time she drives past a notorious intersection on the Princes Highway near Colac.
