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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
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
Port FairyPort Fairy
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Who will pay to save Port Fairy’s pool? Moyne council tells pool committee it must fork out $2m for repairs

Who will pay to save Port Fairy’s pool? Moyne council tells pool committee it must fork out $2m for repairs

A petition of nearly 2,000 signatures prompts council to receive the community’s plea and schedule pre-Christmas discussions.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Southern Grampians Council signs off on $1 million state-funded road crossings overhaul

Southern Grampians Council signs off on $1 million state-funded road crossings overhaul

A joint safety review between council and the state government has translated into raised platforms and redesigned intersections to slow vehicles near busy pedestrian areas.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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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