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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Help shape the future of waste and recycling in Mount Alexander Shire
Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) is seeking a small and diverse group of community members interested in waste management in the shire to join a new Community Waste Reference Group (CWRG). The CWRG will play an important role in providing input and advice on future plans to better manage waste and recycling in our shire.…
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Council cans broiler application
Goldfields Shire Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Wednesday 26 March to reject an application for a broiler farm on the Moolort Plains. The motion was carried to refuse the permit (subject to conditions) and issue a notice to refuse a permit for a Farm Cluster broiler farm for up to 445,000 birds and…
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Attend the launch of Council’s Economic Development Strategy
Council is inviting community members to attend the launch of its new Economic Development Strategy on Friday 6 December from 12.
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