The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers not to lodge their tax returns until their income statement is marked as ‘tax ready’ and data has been pre-filled by the ATO. Last year 142,000 people who lodged in the first two weeks of July had to lodge amendments, or had their returns investigated and amended…
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Community groups and projects receive funding
The latest round of Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Community Grants program has been announced, with 17 community groups to share in almost $50,000 to deliver projects that foster connection and community. Maldon Museum & Archives Association who received $2,1000 for recording and storing digitised records, Maldon Golf Club who were granted $3,000 for outdoor furniture…
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Emergency services levy pushback
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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Goldfields Shire Opposes ESVF
A Notice of Motion to formally oppose the Victorian Government’s Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) was passed unanimously by Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC) at its meeting on Wednesday 25 June. The Council determined to write to the State Government in opposition to the new levy scheme, saying it has projected that if fully…
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