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Scope secures future with a new home

by Emma BallingallAn anxious 18-month wait to determine the long-term future for Scope in Warragul is over. Shane Morgan said families were left shocked then excited when Scope chief executive officer Kate MacRae announced the disability service...

Emma Ballingall

03 Jun 2025

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Inquiry told of homeless crisis

by Emma BallingallGippsland is facing a homeless crisis with a bottlenecked system, desperation due to lack of housing options and violence towards those working in the sector. This was the bleak picture from Gippsland Homeless Network co-ordinator...

Emma Ballingall

03 Jun 2025

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Immoral tax to affect everyone, says councillors

by Emma BallingallA protest rally and Baw Baw Shire decision to reject the controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund were among the many protests that forced the State Government’s backdown on Friday. Councillors called on the community to...

Emma Ballingall

03 Jun 2025

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Mary is officially Member for Monash

by Emma BallingallNewly installed Member for Monash Mary Aldred declared Friday morning’s declaration of the poll as “a very significant moment.““It’s the most significant privilege of my life,“ the emotional Liberal Party member told Monash voters...

Emma Ballingall

03 Jun 2025

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Standing together against “insane cash grab”

by Emma BallingallNever previously inclined to attend a rally, Lardner Park chief executive officer Craig Debnam declared “today is the day when this community must be heard.“Mr Debnam, one of six submitters at Wednesday’s meeting, spoke strongly of...

Emma Ballingall

03 Jun 2025

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Overhaul of council expense claims

A mayoral vehicle can no longer be used for private use after six changes to Baw Baw Shire’s councillor support and expense policy. Several councillors wanted to take the amendment a step further and abolish the mayoral vehicle, which last year cost...

Emma Ballingall

27 May 2025