State Government
$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.