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RoadsRoads
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10-year plan for the future of Baw Baw comes up $81 million short on maintenance

10-year plan for the future of Baw Baw comes up $81 million short on maintenance

The council will allocate $5 million to Longwarry recreation pavilion but a councillor warns of future asset degradation.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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"A death sentence": Bat pups on the Bass Coast lose out to NYE fireworks

"A death sentence": Bat pups on the Bass Coast lose out to NYE fireworks

The sparkle stays but the controversy continues, with councillors choosing community celebration over environmental protection.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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Will Victoria's fourth bin help the state reach its recycling goals? Wellington Shire isn't convinced

Will Victoria's fourth bin help the state reach its recycling goals? Wellington Shire isn't convinced

New regulations are attempting to divert 80 percent of material away from landfill by 2030, finding the best solution for regional communities is proving difficult.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
“Absolutely disgusting”: Fury erupts over the closure of Bendigo Bank's Yarram branch

“Absolutely disgusting”: Fury erupts over the closure of Bendigo Bank's Yarram branch

Wellington Shire councillors condemned the decision at a recent council meeting.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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“Behind these statistics are people": Baw Baw Shire looking to provide a one-stop-shop for people seeking shelter

“Behind these statistics are people": Baw Baw Shire looking to provide a one-stop-shop for people seeking shelter

Around 130 people were homeless in the area, one councillor said.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Bass Coast council fumes over $5.8 million emergency fund hit to ratepayers

Bass Coast council fumes over $5.8 million emergency fund hit to ratepayers

Primary producers and owners of vacant land would be hit the hardest, CFO says.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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Baw Baw Shire's youth mental health program to continue despite resident's concerns

Baw Baw Shire's youth mental health program to continue despite resident's concerns

A local resident queried the remit of council, but councillor Suzanne Allen spoke up for Live4Life.

Jacob Wallace
CommunityCommunity
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Busting for development: Churchill public toilets finally approved after a 30-year wait

Busting for development: Churchill public toilets finally approved after a 30-year wait

Latrobe City Council narrowly voted 4-3 to approve the $650,000 allocation to construct a public toilet in Churchill’s town centre

Jacob Wallace
RoadsRoads
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“People are concerned for their safety”: Gippsland towns in dire need of road infrastructure funding

“People are concerned for their safety”: Gippsland towns in dire need of road infrastructure funding

With the federal election just around the corner, will anyone promise to fix the bypasses?

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Petition against a noisy Airbnb triggers council debate on Bass Coast housing crisis

Petition against a noisy Airbnb triggers council debate on Bass Coast housing crisis

When your next-door neighbour changes every night, how do you ask them to keep it down?

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Councillor calls for urgent action before houses "fall into the ocean"

Councillor calls for urgent action before houses "fall into the ocean"

“People are dumb enough to build houses [that will] fall into the ocean”

Jacob Wallace
AnimalsAnimals
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Barking mad: Neighbours and breeder clash over permit for five dogs

Barking mad: Neighbours and breeder clash over permit for five dogs

An application made to house more than five pooches in residential zone caused distraught neighbours in Latrobe to lodge complaints at a city council meeting.

Jacob Wallace