State Government
Plastic waste not so fantastic
Colac Otway Sustainability Group president Liz Leitch has welcomed the State Government’s decision to phase out and eventually ban single-use plastics across Victoria.
Upgrades for camping sites
An upgraded Otways campground has opened and more park upgrades are on the way as part of a State Government program to boost camping and caravanning.
Funding to help music industry bounce back
A Colac bar and a district music festival will benefit from State Government grants that aim to help the live music industry recover from the impact of COVID-19.
New Agriculture Minister
Victoria has a new Agriculture Minister following the appointment of Mary-Anne Thomas to the role.
NLIS sheep tag price rises
Identification tags for sheep and goats will increase in price from this Friday, January 1.
COVID rules slashed, more easing to come
Cinemas, play centres and community venues can reopen from today, Melbourne’s “ring of steel” has come down, and more restrictions will ease in two weeks.
Tutors will help kids bounce back from closure
The Victorian Government will spend an extra $250 million across its public schools next year to help students catch up from missed learning during the interrupted 2020 school
year.
$3-billion business boost from State Government
The State Government yesterday announced $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support for businesses during the ongoing pandemic.