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Southern Grampians council eyes 24-hour lock up to crack down on shire’s wandering cats

Southern Grampians council eyes 24-hour lock up to crack down on shire’s wandering cats

A new four-year blueprint targets registration gaps, feral pets and owner education after months of public feedback.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Plane trees will blind a weary council: 25 established trees to be removed from town’s CBD

Plane trees will blind a weary council: 25 established trees to be removed from town’s CBD

They share some history, those trees and Hamilton.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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$297K superannuation blowout leaves Warrnambool Council with “no choice but to find the money elsewhere”

$297K superannuation blowout leaves Warrnambool Council with “no choice but to find the money elsewhere”

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.

Zara Cuthbertson
Local GovernmentLocal Government
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Port Campbell’s $15.8m town upgrade complete after months of delay and an extra $215K

Port Campbell’s $15.8m town upgrade complete after months of delay and an extra $215K

Corangamite Shire Council has approved final repairs, landscaping and safety work on the main streets and foreshore precinct.

Zara Cuthbertson
Local GovernmentLocal Government
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Corangamite council’s decline of “tokenistic” land offer leaves Timboon playground’s future hanging in the balance

Corangamite council’s decline of “tokenistic” land offer leaves Timboon playground’s future hanging in the balance

Mayor Kate Makin and 460 petitioners warn the loss would create a big gap in community life.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Water to flow again as locals take control of Southern Grampians public pool

Water to flow again as locals take control of Southern Grampians public pool

Despite increased attendances, the facility was closed due to the financial impost on council.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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“Buyer beware”: Warrnambool council floats sale of flood-prone houses

“Buyer beware”: Warrnambool council floats sale of flood-prone houses

But one councillor says potential buyers deserve full transparency as the city prepares to consult on the controversial sale.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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Moyne Shire has "long supported" renewable energy. So why did it reject a five-turbine wind farm?

Moyne Shire has "long supported" renewable energy. So why did it reject a five-turbine wind farm?

More than 100 community submissions were lodged against the proposal.

Zara Cuthbertson
HamiltonHamilton
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“A necessity, not a luxury”: Hamilton Library set to install dispenser for free pads and tampons

“A necessity, not a luxury”: Hamilton Library set to install dispenser for free pads and tampons

A new vending machine installed at Hamilton Library is part of a state government program aiming to make sanitary items more accessible in public spaces.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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“One of the most ambitious projects in our history”: Southern Grampians approves $3.35m for next phase of Hamilton Art Gallery

“One of the most ambitious projects in our history”: Southern Grampians approves $3.35m for next phase of Hamilton Art Gallery

Backed by federal funding and a local artist’s donation, Southern Grampians Council argues plans for $50 million in upgrades to the existing building are necessary.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Facing a loss of community, Glenthompson locals push to re-open previously shut down pool

Facing a loss of community, Glenthompson locals push to re-open previously shut down pool

Southern Grampians Shire Council closed the facility in 2024 due to what it said was a lack of patronage.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Southern Grampians Council commits to $34 million plan for new Hamilton community hub

Southern Grampians Council commits to $34 million plan for new Hamilton community hub

With design funding secured, councillors agreed to push ahead on an ambitious civic square precinct development, despite concerns over costs and missing agreements.

Zara Cuthbertson