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Why Southern Grampians council isn’t backing down on the $48 million Hamilton Art Gallery rebuild

Why Southern Grampians council isn’t backing down on the $48 million Hamilton Art Gallery rebuild

Southern Grampians mayor Dennis Heslin has reset the narrative with naysayers, arguing the project is a once-in-a-generation chance to shift the region’s economic fate.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians Shire Council passes $56M budget as gallery demolition sparks heated exchange

Southern Grampians Shire Council passes $56M budget as gallery demolition sparks heated exchange

Questions over process and public input clouded an otherwise milestone budget decision.

Zara Cuthbertson
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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
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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
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Hike, walk, climb: The best tracks and things to see in the Southern Grampians

Hike, walk, climb: The best tracks and things to see in the Southern Grampians

Grab your hiking shoes, pack a snack, and go explore a slice of paradise.

David Allegretti
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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
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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