Moyne

“Just doesn’t make sense”: Moyne councillor calls for review of festival and events funding after $150,000 approval

Jim Doukas supported this year’s grant recipients, but requested a more thorough process for next year to determine which events could “survive without [council’s] help”.

Moyne

Port Fairy’s Gipps Street bridge to close for six months for $7m replacement

Patched with steel plates and inspected daily, Moyne Shire Council has awarded a contract to fully replace the frequently-used thoroughfare using grant funds received in August.

Port Fairy

“Reducing the stigma”: Community cupboards deliver four tonnes of food to rural Moyne Shire families

The volunteer-run initiative works with Western District Food Share to help rural families access free supplies without forms, appointments or shame.

Moyne

New state rules could give West Vic communities more leverage in renewable energy negotiations

Guidelines will set minimum standards for communication between developers and locals, with developers required to demonstrate how they meet them before getting the green light.

Climate

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.

Great Ocean Road

More female change rooms and late-night play in West Vic after cash boost

Reserves in Mortlake and Timboon share in $600,000 funding.

Moyne

“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.”

Port Fairy

“We owe it to the community”: Moyne council approves $100k investigation into Port Fairy pool

The council chambers were split on whether the six-figure commitment was the right decision.

Port Fairy

“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.

Moyne

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.

Moyne

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.

Port Fairy

Indie folk artist Patrick Pierce on how he plans to coach West Vic's young musicians

The three-day workshop program begins on Friday, featuring artists, producers and stylists to help artists aged 16 to 25.

Warrnambool

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.

Climate

$5 million in federal cash paves way for Port Fairy’s Gipps Street Bridge rebuild

Moyne Shire’s urgent call has been answered with a multi-million dollar upgrade.

Port Fairy

The Last Prayer: Moyne councillors vote to cut Christian ties

A debate about how to start each meeting took a few strange twists and turns on Tuesday.

Moyne

Moyne

“Just doesn’t make sense”: Moyne councillor calls for review of festival and events funding after $150,000 approval

Port Fairy’s Gipps Street bridge to close for six months for $7m replacement

“Reducing the stigma”: Community cupboards deliver four tonnes of food to rural Moyne Shire families

New state rules could give West Vic communities more leverage in renewable energy negotiations

Peterborough housing development will see 53 new homes built in a town with just 322 people

More female change rooms and late-night play in West Vic after cash boost

“You can’t swim in a strategy”: Port Fairy community wants tangible action, not another pool report worth $100k

“We owe it to the community”: Moyne council approves $100k investigation into Port Fairy pool

“Silence has been deafening”: Pressure mounts on Moyne Shire over Port Fairy pool

Mosswood Wildlife wins approval for koala feed eucalyptus plantation near Koroit

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

Indie folk artist Patrick Pierce on how he plans to coach West Vic's young musicians

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

$5 million in federal cash paves way for Port Fairy’s Gipps Street Bridge rebuild

The Last Prayer: Moyne councillors vote to cut Christian ties

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