Articles tagged: State Government
Apostles proposal queried
Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has slammed the State Government’s decision to compulsorily acquire land from a Twelve Apostles family business.
New tax to hit land investors
Funds from a new state property tax should go back into the rural and regional communities it impacts, a local councillor says.
Save money on power
Victorian households can access a new round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus within weeks.
Inclusion course for teachers
Victorian teachers can access two new post-graduate courses that aim to strengthen inclusivity for students of all abilities.
State plastic ban weeks away
An impending State Government ban on single-use plastics is not likely to affect Colac businesses, a chamber of commerce official says.
Planning rules for riversides
New State Government rules restrict the development of buildings and fences, the removal of vegetation and earthworks along the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea.
EDITORIAL: Time to lift Lake Colac’s boating speed limit
The State Government and its agencies have some explaining to do about Lake Colac’s ridiculous five-knot speed limit for vessels.
Minister to exit state politics
Upper House Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford is not seeking re-election, after 12 years in parliament.
Bay boat ramp upgrade starts
Work is powering ahead at the Apollo Bay boat ramp, with the State Government building two new floating pontoons to boost boating capacity at the iconic coastal location.
Nursing scholarships for Victorians
The State Government is offering free university and specialist training for thousands of nurses and midwives.
Boating upgrade almost complete
A $2.5-million upgrade to fishing and boating facilities at Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri is just weeks away from completion.
More free RAT kits for disability sector
The State Government has extended a program to provide free rapid antigen tests to eligible people with a disability.
Businesses can apply for state air cash
Small businesses can apply for State Government grants of up to $5000 to improve indoor air-quality.
Win for school safety projects
Ten Colac district schools will receive funding boosts for essential maintenance and bushfire preparedness projects.
More school RATs
Victorian schools will continue to receive stocks of rapid antigen tests to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Road surface finished
The Lavers Hill-Cobden Road is back to 100kmh following a $3.9-million upgrade to 3.7 kilometres of the key freight route.
Free flu shots for all
Victorians can get a flu vaccine for free from today.
Crackdown on anti-logging protestors
New state laws will crack down on protestors engaging in dangerous activity in timber harvesting areas.
Scheme opens for comment
Victorians can comment on the State Government’s plans for a container deposit recycling scheme.
Animal census for pet owners
Victorian pet owners will fill out a Pet Census next year so the State Government can gather information on pet numbers and the attitudes of pet owners.
Planning underway for Blue Church intersection
The State Government says a roundabout is one of the many options it is considering to improve safety at a high-profile Nalangil intersection, as part of its $2.5-million contribution to the site’s upgrade.
Roads projects boosting jobs
Colac and district roadwork jobs have had a boost as part of the State Government’s continued investment in repairing regional roads.
Jump in for $200 voucher
Victorians can jump to action this afternoon to secure one of 140,000 $200 vouchers for tourism in the state.
Cressy turbines officially open
State politicians have toured a new wind farm near Cressy.
