Articles tagged: State Government
College encouraging outdoor activity
Colac Secondary College is boosting its outdoor education offering thanks to a State Government grant.
New role for MP
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has taken on an extra opposition leadership role as the state heads towards an election in November.
Three-month duck season gets approval
Victoria’s duck hunting season will start in just over two weeks, after the State Government approved a 12-week season.
Timber ban strikes sour note for Otways business
Government changes to timber harvesting in public forests have created issues for an Otways timber harvesting business.
No code brown for hospital
Colac Area Health has avoided a State Government-implemented code brown that starts today, but the health service’s chief says the hospital could implement one if necessary to respond to a Colac COVID-19 outbreak.
PCR test demand easing
Demand for COVID-19 PCR testing in Colac has declined and changes to close contact rules mean more essential workers will be able to attend work even if they are close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case.
New rules to combat outbreak
New COVID-19 restrictions will come into effect across Victoria from tonight, after Colac Otway recorded 63 new cases in the past two days.
Elective surgery roll-back
Colac Area Health will reduce its non-urgent elective surgery, in line with State Government regulations, to help hospitals respond to the increasing number of patients with COVID-19.
School improvements complete
Students and teachers at three Colac district schools are enjoying new facilities thanks to state-funded upgrades.
Electric vehicle funding
Colac and district is set to receive more electric vehicle charging stations as the State Government encourages the take-up of zero-emissions vehicles.
English support for Bay students
Apollo Bay P-12 College will be able to continue to support its students with low levels of English to learn the language and integrate into the school, after the State Government extended a language support program.
Traders can receive cash to take business outside
A new State Government funding package will help support businesses set up for street trading and help councils to provide necessary infrastructure and support.
Vax milestone eases restrictions
An easing of COVID-19 restrictions from this week will see more people at the pub and gym, visitors allowed at homes and school students back onsite full-time.
CSC principal backs return-to-school plan
Colac Secondary College principal Shane Elevato says the State Government’s coronavirus roadmap provides more clarity on the return to the classroom, while prioritising the health of Colac district school communities.
Sports upgrade kicking goals
Deans Marsh Primary School will have a ball with upgraded sporting equipment, thanks to State Government funding.
Victoria tightens gun laws
Colac and district licensed firearms dealers and owners will face tougher rules for the use and storage of firearms, after the State Government proposed new legislation.
Victoria awaits decision on regional lockdown
Premier Daniel Andrews has reaffirmed his commitment to easing restrictions in regional Victoria possibly this week, as COVID-19 case numbers ease outside metropolitan Melbourne.
Dog ban part of camping trial
State authorities have tightened restrictions for the upcoming release of camping areas in privately leased Crown land river frontages.
No Crown land camping for region
The State Government is finalising new regulations to allow camping on Crown river frontages, but no Colac Otway rivers are currently under consideration.
Sports funding welcome
Colac’s mayor has welcomed recently announced State Government funding for technology upgrades at Colac and Birregurra sports grounds.
Colac workers help build jail
Colac residents are among people to find work building a new prison near Geelong.
State refutes backdown claim
The State Government has quashed claims that it has backflipped on giving campers access to Crown land river frontages, but remains tight-lipped on how it will regulate campers.
No worries after fire shake-up
Colac Fire Brigade says the establishment of Fire Rescue Victoria a year ago has had little impact on the Colac CFA branch.
Road safety funding boost
Colac and district will receive a boost for road safety initiatives reducing road trauma, thanks to State Government grants.
