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Bushfires at Carlisle River and Kennedys Creek in the Otways remained out of control on Monday afternoon.
While voting to endorse the sale, Councillor Richard Ziegler previously warned “buyer beware”.
“We’ve had some pretty good wins over the years.”
The severe rainfall resulted in burst river banks, strong currents and dozens of damaged vehicles and caravans.
"Part of our course goes very close, if not right through, that area."
Katrina Rainsford defended her actions, saying a healthy local government should allow its representatives to “ask difficult questions”.
With state contests approaching, the right wing party’s new high-profile recruit leans into nostalgia and discontent.
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“Talking to other farmers who have renewables and transmission on their land, everybody's been in the same boat as me.”
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“There's so many things that firefighters deal with routinely.”
Community leaders say more infrastructure, training and investment is needed to fix the problem.
“Impacts often peak months later, when initial support winds down and people are left managing loss and uncertainty.”
The Brolga has you sorted for cheap (and even sometimes free) ideas to keep your family busy this month.
Ben Lee, Regurgitator, Meg Washington and Xavier Rudd are all making stops in the patch this month.
There are plenty of community celebrations, sporting events and vibrant local festivals to enjoy this summer.