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As aged care access continues to get worse, Corangamite Council moves to unlock 16 new dementia care beds in Camperdown

As aged care access continues to get worse, Corangamite Council moves to unlock 16 new dementia care beds in Camperdown

The decision comes as average wait times in Victoria surpass 270 days.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Future of Camperdown Saleyards site unclear as council votes to decommission 50-year-old facility

Future of Camperdown Saleyards site unclear as council votes to decommission 50-year-old facility

The centre closed in 2024 due to low livestock numbers being sold at the yards.

Zara Cuthbertson
SkiptonSkipton
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What Corangamite council plans to do about the major childcare shortage in Skipton

What Corangamite council plans to do about the major childcare shortage in Skipton

Councillors will seek state funding to expand the town’s childcare capacity ahead of the Victorian government's funded kindergarten reforms.

Zara Cuthbertson
MoyneMoyne
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More female change rooms and late-night play in West Vic after cash boost

More female change rooms and late-night play in West Vic after cash boost

Reserves in Mortlake and Timboon share in $600,000 funding.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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“This is ridiculous”: Calls for urgent overhaul of emergency systems after January fires

“This is ridiculous”: Calls for urgent overhaul of emergency systems after January fires

Corangamite council's submission to the state’s parliamentary inquiry warns ageing trucks, communication blackouts and emergency management gaps left fire crews exposed.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Simpson Recreation Reserve facilities to receive million-dollar makeover

Simpson Recreation Reserve facilities to receive million-dollar makeover

“They simply don't meet today's standards for safety, accessibility or female-friendly sport.”

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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Red tape, blackouts and recovery gaps: What went wrong during January’s bushfires?

Red tape, blackouts and recovery gaps: What went wrong during January’s bushfires?

Corangamite Shire Council will make a formal submission to the state’s parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s extreme conditions at the start of the year.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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Port Campbell’s Crayfest attracts crowd of 2,000 for crustacean degustation

Port Campbell’s Crayfest attracts crowd of 2,000 for crustacean degustation

Now in its fifth year, the seaside festival celebrating the town’s cray industry is quickly becoming a major regional drawcard.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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From anger to action: Camperdown student leads march against domestic violence

From anger to action: Camperdown student leads march against domestic violence

The memorial walk starts at 5:30pm Friday.

Zara Cuthbertson
Great Ocean RoadGreat Ocean Road
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“Dynamic pricing” for Twelve Apostles tickets could spread the tourism load across year

“Dynamic pricing” for Twelve Apostles tickets could spread the tourism load across year

The landmark attracts around two million visitors annually.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

Bushfires at Carlisle River and Kennedys Creek in the Otways remained out of control on Monday afternoon.

Zara Cuthbertson
Local GovernmentLocal Government
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“They shut the door”: Timboon residents take one last swing at council over lost playground

“They shut the door”: Timboon residents take one last swing at council over lost playground

Residents say a lack of direction from council ended talks with the Freemasons.

Zara Cuthbertson