State Government

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.

Funds help kids with disabilities
Colac and district students with disabilities will receive additional support for learning at school, thanks to State Government funding.

COVID relief for sporting groups
Six Colac and district sports groups will each receive $2000 State Government grants to help deal with the impact of recent COVID-19 restrictions.

New safety features for town entrances
New road markings and signs will pop up at town entrances to improve road safety, thanks to State Government funding.
Registration opens for care sector
A new disability worker registration scheme will create a stronger workforce and provide people with disabilities greater choice and better protections in their care.
V-Line shakes up management structure
Regional Victoria’s train provider V-Line will lose its independent board and come more under the oversight of the Department of Transport as part of a restructure.