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One councillor has branded the adjustment “immoral” while another said she found no evidence ratepayers are owed a cent.
One of the best ways to beat the cold is an adventure in art.
A change to the timing of the majority of a $9.8 million funding allocation has reshaped the budget's bottom line on paper from an original forecasted surplus of over $700,000.
"It could be someone’s first date, it could be a marriage proposal, who knows what goes on in those booths.”
The change comes after an 18-month trial that showed reduced wait times, but one councillor expressed concern about an erosion of “democratic oversight”.
Agriculture Victoria is advising producers to keep track of water levels, with farmer Jamie Pepper already making contingency plans if significant runoff doesn't arrive by the end of July.
Historic lows in the national flock and renewed overseas demand are pushing wool prices to their strongest levels in years, offering producers a welcome boost.
Plus: Carbon, cattle and climate resilience.
“The combination of rotational grazing and changing animal management has surprisingly helped us build soil carbon.”
From free movies and retro gaming to hands-on activities and kids' festivals, there's plenty to check out.
“These animals are already on a knife’s edge of survival. They're skinny, their immune system's low, they're not getting enough to drink or eat.”
Plus: Your ultimate July gig guide
