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WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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“We’re treading water”: Flagstaff Hill’s million-dollar costs creating concern for Warrnambool council

“We’re treading water”: Flagstaff Hill’s million-dollar costs creating concern for Warrnambool council

State and federal governments are being urged to help revive the city’s maritime attraction before council can no longer carry the cost.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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“Some difficult decisions” behind 2.75 percent rate rise in Warrnambool council’s budget

“Some difficult decisions” behind 2.75 percent rate rise in Warrnambool council’s budget

Councillors highlighted growing pressure on maintaining the city’s assets and reliance on external funding for major works.

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
AraratArarat
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Ararat Council approves record $15.8 million budget with second rate rise in eight years

Ararat Council approves record $15.8 million budget with second rate rise in eight years

Councillor Armstrong called the council "the envy of so many other councils across Victoria” with the latest rate rise still below the rate peg.

Darcie Humphreys
PortlandPortland
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Glenelg Shire Council commits to permanent truth-telling about colonial violence at Victoria’s oldest European settlement

Glenelg Shire Council commits to permanent truth-telling about colonial violence at Victoria’s oldest European settlement

“We acknowledge the true history of the region within the Glenelg shire and we commit to truth telling as a vital step towards awareness, education, recognition, and healing.”

Darcie Humphreys
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
AraratArarat
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Ararat Council moves ahead on “urgent” $407,000 septic tank work in Buangor and Mininera

Ararat Council moves ahead on “urgent” $407,000 septic tank work in Buangor and Mininera

“They aren’t the most glamorous thing a council deals with, but they are absolutely critical to public health and environmental protection”.

Darcie Humphreys
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