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Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

The strongest rebuttal of the debate came from a member of the public.

Politics

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

The upgrades will be funded by a $214 million state government program.

Roads

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Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

Local Government

$500k for roads not used

$500k for roads not used

Plus: Hamilton cinema's reshuffle.

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Solar, batteries and efficient heating were on the agenda at an information night helping locals navigate home upgrades.

Colac Otway

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“Spend every dollar that we’ve got”: Glenelg councillor calls out $500,000 underspend on local roads

“Spend every dollar that we’ve got”: Glenelg councillor calls out $500,000 underspend on local roads

Councillor Michael Carr has questioned how the council will deliver this year’s $4.9 million road program.

Roads

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