Articles tagged: State Politics
MPs inquire into Games cancellation
Three Western Victoria MPs will serve on an inquiry into the 2026 Victorian Commonwealth Games cancellation.
New focus after cancellation
Regional lobby group G21 says the region needs to refocus its Commonwealth Games energy on delivering housing, transport and community facilities.
Minister to exit state politics
Upper House Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford is not seeking re-election, after 12 years in parliament.
Online plan for reporting sex assaults
The State Government will commit to creating an alternative option for reporting sexual assault online, following a push from a Colac district state upper-house MP.
Personal attacks shock MP
Western Victoria MP Andy Meddick says his staff and family fear for their safety following a torrent of abusive messages sent to his home and parliamentary office.
New Polwarth boundaries revealed
Colac and district will vote for the same MP as Torquay at next year’s state election.
Authority’s bill approved
New Great Ocean Road land management legislation has passed State Parliament with amendments to protect local communities from new fees and charges.
Gas plan approval angers Vic Greens
The Victorian Greens have taken aim at a decision to allow gas drilling near the 12 Apostles, but the State Government insists exploration is safe and essential for Victoria’s economy.
Colac MP wins new portfolios
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has won a promotion to the frontbench following the State Opposition’s cabinet reshuffle.
New Agriculture Minister
Victoria has a new Agriculture Minister following the appointment of Mary-Anne Thomas to the role.
New gig for Colac’s state MP
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan has taken on a new role with the state Opposition.
Hire companies will act on tourists, if law makes them
Hire car companies will “happily” introduce changes if the State Government makes them compulsory, Colac’s MP says.
Embattled MP to retire from politics
State upper house MP Simon Ramsay has announced he will not stand for re-election in November’s state poll, amid drink-driving charges.
HOUSING TALKS: MP clarifies ‘housing crisis’
COLAC’S state MP has clarified that the issue he described as a “chronic housing crisis” in Colac is actually a potential shortage of higher-quality housing.
LEND A HAND: MP pushing for drought relief for region
WESTERN VICTORIA MP Simon Ramsay says the Colac district is “suffering some of its driest conditions on record” and should receive drought assistance.
TRAVEL PLEA: Extra trains would help jobless
A COLAC employment service manager says Colac’s inadequate train service is a “massive disadvantage” for the district’s job seekers.
New MP outlines hopes for electorate
POLWARTH’S new MP Richard Riordan described his electorate as a place of “opportunity and hope” during his maiden speech to parliament.
Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction
RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac's leading drugs counsellor.
Polwarth by-election guide 2015
The candidates. The issues. The history. All you need to know about the upcoming Polwarth state by-election.
Court evacuation after bomb threat
A BOMB threat and an altercation at the Colac Magistrate’s Court this week has put safety concerns about the courthouse in the spotlight.
Colac’s courthouse puts people at risk
A STATE opposition MP has renewed calls for an upgrade to Colac’s courthouse amid safety concerns for people using the facilities.
Colac rail campaigner urges forum support
COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook says next week’s Public Transport Victoria forum is a “rare opportunity” to tell the decision makers about the inadequate Warrnambool-to-Melbourne train service.
Election for Polwarth as MP Mulder retires
COLAC and district voters will have at least three choices when they go to the polls to elect a new State Parliament representative.
Police reception area reopens
COLAC Police Station’s reception area is opening 24 hours a day again following security upgrades.
