State Government
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.