Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance for those impacted by the Grampians National Park and Macedon Ranges bushfires and is praising local communities and farmers for heeding warnings ahead of the blazes.
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We have a trifecta of ‘no call-outs’ for the fire brigades at Newstead, Baringhup and Maldon in the past week. Stay safe and alert, everyone! Thanks again to our local CFA volunteers for their incredible dedication and hard work during our hot and dry summer.
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Resilient Lismore Resilient Lismore is coming to our region to share lessons and knowledge it has gained through extensive experience helping with natural disaster relief and recovery. Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) has arranged free sessions in Newstead, Campbells Creek and Castlemaine, open to all community members, from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 May.Based in…
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A new levy to raise funds for emergency services is causing concerns. At its Tuesday 18 March meeting, Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) passed a motion to write to the State Government with objections to the proposed introduction of the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Levy (ESVFL) in its current form. This comes as Rural Councils…
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