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Election looms after death of councillor
A by-election will be held in Moorabool in December to fill the council vacancy following the death of Cr Pat Toohey. Cr Toohey died on…
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Labor promises field upgrades
Upgrades to the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Grounds are a step closer to reality, with a pledge of federal funds should the Labor Party…
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Hopefuls listed for election
Candidates for next month’s federal election have been finalised. Candidates were last week unveiled for local seats Gorton and Ballarat, along with the order in…
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Council names works wish list
Melton council has highlighted roads and infrastructure as its main priorities for federal assistance ahead of next month’s federal election. With the nation going to…
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Melton hospital planning to begin
Planning for a public hospital in Melton will finally get under way if the Labor party is re-elected. Health minister Jill Hennessy has announced $2.3…
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Big expansion to Wyndham electoral roll
If you notice Wyndham polling centres are a little busier than usual as you cast your vote this Saturday, it’s because of a 15 per…
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Labor pledges $1.4 million for Gisborne dementia wing
A Gisborne aged care centre has been promised $1.4 million for a new dementia wing to help deal with an anticipated ‘tsunami’ of cases. Two months…
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Councillor confirms federal tilt
Moorabool councillor Paul Tatchell is preparing to shake up the Ballarat election race. Cr Tatchell confirmed last week he would run for the National Party…