Labor’s financial mismanagement jeopardises local sport

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Local sport is facing an uncertain future as the Allan Labor Government’s lack of funding for sports grounds maintenance and upgrades threatens to undermine community participation and development. The plight of both Yarriambiack Shire Council and Hindmarsh Shire Council has been revealed at a parliamentary inquiry to discuss government cost-shifting. The inquiry found many sporting…

Rushed battery project arrives under the cover of darkness

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Residents and producers near Stawell are facing the brutal reality of the Allan Labor Government’s first rushed major renewables project. The $250 million Joel Joel Battery Energy Storage Project, rushed through under the new Development Facilitation Program, will be the biggest battery in the state. Despite the sheer size of the 10ha project, it was…

Monitor appointed for Horsham council — again

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The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is disappointed the state government has not gone further to address systemic issues within Horsham Rural City Council, with the government today announcing a second monitor would be appointed to the council in as many years. The move follows calls from Ms Kealy and the local community to…

Kealy — have your say on local government cost inquiry

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A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services has kicked off this week, with residents and local councils encouraged to make submissions. The inquiry was instigated by the Victorian Liberals and National parties in response to concerns raised by many local government areas about cost shifting in areas such as waste collection, school crossing…