State Government
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.
Teachers protest outside MP’s office
COLAC and district teachers have taken their calls for better pay and conditions to Polwarth MP Terry Mulder’s Colac office.