State Government
Colac hospital posts $320,000 budget deficit
A DECREASE in aged care resident numbers has created a “small” $320,000 deficit in Colac Area Health’s bottom line, a CAH leader says.
Re-elected MP Terry Mulder vows to fight for district projects
RETURNED Polwarth MP Terry Mulder says he’ll continue fighting for funding for Colac and district, despite his party no longer being in power in Victoria.
Listen to Colanda staff, urges disability worker
A COLAC disability care worker is calling for the State Government to take carers’ input into consideration when deciding future care for Colanda residents.
Liberals promise $8.5 million for Colac police station
POLWARTH’S MP Terry Mulder has promised a new $8.5-million police station for Colac if voters re-elect the State Government this weekend.
Party to support learner program
LABOR will reinstate funding for a learn-to-drive program for disadvantaged Colac youths if it wins the state election.
VicRoads drops plan to cut Colac parking
COLAC residents have welcomed VicRoads’ decision to scrap plans to cut parking in Murray Street between Bruce Street and Barongarook Creek.
Region’s councils call for ALP train pledge
PRESSURE is building on political candidates to match a Coalition promise to add extra passenger services to Colac’s train line ahead of this weekend’s state election.
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.