The three-day workshop program begins on Friday, featuring artists, producers and stylists to help artists aged 16 to 25.
While the council’s finances are healthy overall, the discovery of the budget shortfall has fuelled concerns that other areas may not have been properly monitored.
Corangamite Shire Council has approved final repairs, landscaping and safety work on the main streets and foreshore precinct.
The smell of pine is worth the daily vacuuming requirements.
Authorities say the region’s spring rain is unlikely to offset the predicted heat.
The site has retained many original features from the 1870s.
Mayor Kate Makin and 460 petitioners warn the loss would create a big gap in community life.
The 20km challenge attracted 30 walkers and more than 250 supporters.
Eden Johns has been piping since prep.
One West Vic project responded to local concerns by contributing $500,000 towards crisis accommodation.
To become self-sufficient and potentially export dairy products, the African nation needs smaller framed, heat-tolerant cows.
Camp chairs or picnic blankets essential.