Wannon Electorate
Election race kicks off
Colac and district voters have six weeks of election campaigns ahead, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing Australians will head to the polls on May 21.
Fifth candidate nominates for Wannon poll
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled small business owner Amanda Mead as their candidate for the seat of Wannon at this year’s federal election.
Federal election unlikely in 2021
Voters shouldn’t expect a federal election this year, a Colac district elections expert says.
BOUNDARY SHIFT: Apollo Bay, Winch and Lorne could move to Wannon
Apollo Bay, Lorne and Winchelsea will change federal electorates, while the Corangamite electorate will change its name to Tucker under Australian Electoral Commission plans.
Busy period ahead for victorious MP
Liberal MP for Wannon Dan Tehan says he’ll have no chance for a rest after retaining his seat in the federal election.
Council ready for federal poll
Colac Otway Shire Council is lobbying for funding for nearly 40 priority projects ahead of this year’s federal election.
Council’s job gets harder
Colac Otway Shire mayor Joe McCracken says council’s job will be “more difficult” following the Australian Electoral Commission’s final decision to move part of the shire into Wannon.
Proposed electoral changes draw objections
Colac Otway Shire mayor Joe McCracken and Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson say they will object to the Australian Electoral Commission’s proposal to split the shire across two federal electorates.