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Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough

Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough

There has been a call for Covid-style income support via a "FarmKeeper" payment.

Southern Grampians

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Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife

Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife

Ten years ago, Allen McCauley began taking photography more seriously.

Profiles

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“Farmers ripping off farmers”: Just how hard is the drought hitting West Vic farmers?

“Farmers ripping off farmers”: Just how hard is the drought hitting West Vic farmers?

Fire razed a third of the family farm, and drought bled them dry. Ararat farmer Myles Keith opens up about the huge emotional and financial toll of staying on the land.

Profiles

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"This is war": Farmers and firefighters  furious about new levy

"This is war": Farmers and firefighters furious about new levy

There are protests in Melbourne and across Western Victoria today as outrage builds over the levy hike that’s already driven thousands of CFA volunteers to hang up their uniforms.

CFA

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Seven new “rapid composting” units at heart of $6.5 million Southern Grampians push into DIY green waste

Seven new “rapid composting” units at heart of $6.5 million Southern Grampians push into DIY green waste

The current waste management system costs council $900,000 annually.

Southern Grampians

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The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

“The whole community have become shearwater warriors.”

Port Fairy

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Corangamite Shire Council urges pet owners to keep their cats confined or face fines

Corangamite Shire Council urges pet owners to keep their cats confined or face fines

A cat de-sexing discount program is available for concession card holders.

Corangamite

A posse of pink: $20,000 goal for Warrnambool Mother’s Day Classic event

A posse of pink: $20,000 goal for Warrnambool Mother’s Day Classic event

An organiser says it was the second highest attendance in 10 years.

Warrnambool

11 hospitalised after bus rolls on Great Ocean Road

11 hospitalised after bus rolls on Great Ocean Road

Police are determining the cause of the incident.

Corangamite

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