State Politics

  • 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.

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  • Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction

    RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac’s leading drugs counsellor.

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  • Polwarth by-election guide 2015

    The candidates. The issues. The history. All you need to know about the upcoming Polwarth state by-election.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Police reception area reopens

    COLAC Police Station’s reception area is opening 24 hours a day again following security upgrades.

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