Local governments are tasked with maintaining a third of the nation's infrastructure, which makes footing the bill for climate damage increasingly difficult.
Bass Coast Shire
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The technology will initially provide voice, text and data services in times of crisis.
South Gippsland Shire
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The government says it wants to guard against false claims around renewable energy and climate change.
Farming
Nearly $3 million available to mitigate risk, but plans still on the drawing board.
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A new federal government report lists the Glenaladale project as one of 49 around the country it considers key to acquiring rare earth minerals for manufacturing.
Federal Government
One councillor noted that the project had been around much longer than he’d been on the council.
Community
New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.
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