A $450,000 state government commitment will help fund the first stage of the project, including a new pump track.
Moyne
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“I think this is a tragedy that's unfolding right along our coastline.”
Wildlife
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”.
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
The volunteer-run initiative works with Western District Food Share to help rural families access free supplies without forms, appointments or shame.
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
Locals say the village’s character is at risk, as Moyne Council backs the major project despite years of opposition.
Great Ocean Road
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Reserves in Mortlake and Timboon share in $600,000 funding.
“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.”
The council chambers were split on whether the six-figure commitment was the right decision.
An open letter demanded answers and accused councillors of failing to engage, prompting the council to finally outline what is happening behind the scenes.
Councillors voted 5-2 on Tuesday to approve the eucalyptus plantation, with backers arguing the move supports wildlife rescue.
A petition of nearly 2,000 signatures prompts council to receive the community’s plea and schedule pre-Christmas discussions.
The three-day workshop program begins on Friday, featuring artists, producers and stylists to help artists aged 16 to 25.
Warrnambool
More than 100 community submissions were lodged against the proposal.
Moyne Shire’s urgent call has been answered with a multi-million dollar upgrade.
A debate about how to start each meeting took a few strange twists and turns on Tuesday.