In Wellington Shire, co-payments have been used since 2020.
Roads
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The company says the job losses are due to the end of white paper production and a lack of woodpulp supply.
Latrobe City Council
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The council will debate and vote on the issue again at the next meeting.
The decision aims to save families a 40-minute round-trip to the nearest early learning facility.
Local governments met in Canberra and were united in asking for the establishment a national Climate Compensation Fund.
Bass Coast Shire
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“Both committees have been responsible for the management and maintenance of their grounds since before I was born.”
"It would be a bit mad to go ahead with it," said one councillor.
Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.
“Being in a REZ does not mean every property will host infrastructure, and it does not bypass existing planning or environmental approvals.”
South Gippsland Shire
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Those who supported cutting the size of the park pointed to cost and limited months of use.
Torching rubbish to generate power might seem like an easy fix for Australia’s landfill, but it comes with its own problems.
“Wind turbines, batteries, solar. I just want to get a vibe of everything.”
The state government is looking to purchase part of Watson Park to help alleviate the town's lacking early learning centre services.
“I've been accused of being a rusted on coal-person, but I understand the renewable space and why we need to get there.”
The building includes two dining rooms, a spacious beer garden and seven bedrooms.
“While it doesn’t replace it, it does help ease the pain.”
There have been spooky tales surrounding the slopes of Hernes Oak since the days of early settlers.
The money will go to preserving the historical village, which attracts 7,000 visitors annually, hosts community events and runs educational programs for local schools.
Nearly $90,000 earmarked by council for demolition will be diverted to help fund the restoration.
A Gippsland Youth Spaces spokesperson said many of the adolescents who come into their communal areas are likely to be on the streets.
It will take thousands of billions of litres to rehabilitate local mine sites.
Councils, already streets behind on repairs, will face greater bills.
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Councillors say it’s time for the state to show them the money.
Councillors said the increased retail space risked pulling business away from Traralgon and Morwell.
From parking to road maintenance, locals had their say on what problems need more attention.