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Australian Services Union and Warrnambool council at odds over "sub-standard" pay deal

Australian Services Union and Warrnambool council at odds over "sub-standard" pay deal

Warrnambool City Council says a broader workplace agreement is too risky for now — but the Australian Services Union says staff want to join the statewide push.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Warrnambool Council to save $100k a year by switching to 100% renewable power

Warrnambool Council to save $100k a year by switching to 100% renewable power

The deal is part of a broader push for the Warrnambool Council to hit net zero emissions by 2026.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Warrnambool Council officers “still unpacking the implications” of flood study rejection

Warrnambool Council officers “still unpacking the implications” of flood study rejection

A week after knocking back a state-commissioned flood study that found a rise in flood risk for South Warrnambool, the Warrnambool Council's CEO says officers are still determining their next move.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Warrnambool council says "supposed science" not up to standard as peer-reviewed flood study is rejected

Warrnambool council says "supposed science" not up to standard as peer-reviewed flood study is rejected

"Tonight, this investigation is asking us to make a decision now for the next 75 years. How can anyone have the insight to do that so far ahead?"

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough

Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough

There has been a call for Covid-style income support via a "FarmKeeper" payment.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Seven new “rapid composting” units at heart of $6.5 million Southern Grampians push into DIY green waste

Seven new “rapid composting” units at heart of $6.5 million Southern Grampians push into DIY green waste

The current waste management system costs council $900,000 annually.

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Southern Grampians Council approves policy to attract private investment into electric vehicle chargers

Southern Grampians Council approves policy to attract private investment into electric vehicle chargers

Finally you can drive your Cybertruck (cringe) to the Grampians (cool).

David Allegretti
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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"No transparency where the money goes": Southern Grampians Council opposes new Emergency Services levy

"No transparency where the money goes": Southern Grampians Council opposes new Emergency Services levy

“I very much doubt that this is money we will actually get back in any significant way.”

David Allegretti