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The challenge for the seasoned, ambitious MP is that he really has nothing concrete to sell.
Engineering assessments in 2024 found the bridge was in “poor” condition, with Mayor Ben Blain noting almost every feature of the structure required “major work”.
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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Despite the rejection, about 2.5 million hectares of ocean off Victoria and Tasmania could be opened for gas and oil exploration.
“Talking to other farmers who have renewables and transmission on their land, everybody's been in the same boat as me.”
“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.”
"Part of our course goes very close, if not right through, that area."
