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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Patricia Freeman and her five sisters bring the tale of the vanished estate heiresses to the stage.
Lifestyle
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The new reports identify how towns, rivers and catchments throughout the shire will be impacted by the increased risk of extreme weather.
South Gippsland Shire
“Being in a REZ does not mean every property will host infrastructure, and it does not bypass existing planning or environmental approvals.”
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From a local brass band marching through the street to a town hall filled with extravagant home-made warmers, the biennial event was a wholesome day of fun.
Community
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“I've got solar and a battery at home, so it costs me about $5 over summer to do 1,000 kilometres.”
A previous proposal to subdivide the land was refused by South Gippsland Council in 2024, but the latest DA has been approved.
South Gippsland councillors were evenly split, with the mayor forced to use his casting vote to break the deadlock.
The technology will initially provide voice, text and data services in times of crisis.
An event on Thursday morning in Fish Creek will offer easy tips.
The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.
The money will go towards controlling predators and planting natives around the Kugerungmome/Powlett River.
The stop was opened in 1890 as part of the South Eastern Railway that ran from Lang Lang.
Feral felines kill an estimated 1.5 billion native mammals every year in Australia.
Councillor Sarah Gilligan said restoration of the peninsula’s salt marsh and mangroves could protect the town against flooding.
Councils, already streets behind on repairs, will face greater bills.
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A new and improved crossing would have a greater weight load and add 50 years to its lifespan.
The shire laid out its 2026 advocacy priorities and praised recent success.
Two local representatives will attend a smart city expo in Spain in early November to learn about agriculture, energy and industrial modernisation.
The shire has awarded a contract to refurbish the heritage listed building.
The towns skating facilities need an upgrade but finding the right location has proven difficult.
Fire Rescue Victoria has warned that there is an increased risk this spring so the Monitor asked Leongatha locals what they're doing to prepare.
The swing between wetter and drier seasons is causing an increase in growth that could lead to more intense and frequent fires.
The case was “regarded by the detectives as one of the most remarkable sets of mysterious circumstances”.
