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WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Warrnambool council has $1.1 billion worth of roads and buildings, but not enough money to maintain them

Warrnambool council has $1.1 billion worth of roads and buildings, but not enough money to maintain them

“We have millions and millions of dollars of assets... if we don't put money into them, they will fail.”

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Warrnambool council’s $5m worker accommodation will go ahead, but 100-year-old trees worth $600k are staying

Warrnambool council’s $5m worker accommodation will go ahead, but 100-year-old trees worth $600k are staying

A five to two vote will see the project work around the six Norfolk Pines that were originally slated to be removed.

Zara Cuthbertson
Great Ocean RoadGreat Ocean Road
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Peterborough housing development will see 53 new homes built in a town with just 322 people

Peterborough housing development will see 53 new homes built in a town with just 322 people

Locals say the village’s character is at risk, as Moyne Council backs the major project despite years of opposition.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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“Money down the drain”: Southern Grampians latest council to bin rubbish mandate

“Money down the drain”: Southern Grampians latest council to bin rubbish mandate

Cross contamination between glass and cardboard can result in both ending up in landfill.

Zara Cuthbertson
GlenelgGlenelg
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Who’s right about Nelson’s flood risk - the mapping or the locals?

Who’s right about Nelson’s flood risk - the mapping or the locals?

“If the model says the land is a metre lower than it really is, then it's going to show it as being underwater ...”

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Southern Grampians councillor suspended after misconduct allegations

Southern Grampians councillor suspended after misconduct allegations

Katrina Rainsford defended her actions, saying a healthy local government should allow its representatives to “ask difficult questions”.

Zara Cuthbertson
Port FairyPort Fairy
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“You can’t swim in a strategy”: Port Fairy community wants tangible action, not another pool report worth $100k

“You can’t swim in a strategy”: Port Fairy community wants tangible action, not another pool report worth $100k

“There are a lot of community members who are disappointed with the council's decision to invest money in yet another report and not in fixing the pool.”

Zara Cuthbertson
MoyneMoyne
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“Silence has been deafening”: Pressure mounts on Moyne Shire over Port Fairy pool

“Silence has been deafening”: Pressure mounts on Moyne Shire over Port Fairy pool

An open letter demanded answers and accused councillors of failing to engage, prompting the council to finally outline what is happening behind the scenes.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m

Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m

While voting to endorse the sale, Councillor Richard Ziegler previously warned “buyer beware”.

Zara Cuthbertson
GlenelgGlenelg
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Resident backlash drives tighter pet laws in Glenelg Shire

Resident backlash drives tighter pet laws in Glenelg Shire

“We’ve fixed our dog problem, now we’ve got a cat problem.”

Zara Cuthbertson
MoyneMoyne
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Mosswood Wildlife wins approval for koala feed eucalyptus plantation near Koroit

Mosswood Wildlife wins approval for koala feed eucalyptus plantation near Koroit

Councillors voted 5-2 on Tuesday to approve the eucalyptus plantation, with backers arguing the move supports wildlife rescue.

Zara Cuthbertson
GlenelgGlenelg
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Should facilities with pokies receive community grants? Glenelg councillors aren’t sure

Should facilities with pokies receive community grants? Glenelg councillors aren’t sure

Glenelg Shire Council voted 4-3 to pause adoption of the updated policy while the community weighs in on the controversial eligibility rules.

Zara Cuthbertson