Tag: council-watch
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Labor’s SEC fails to deliver for Victorians
In 2023, the government committed an initial $1 billion to the SEC to help deliver 4.5 gigawatts of power through renewable energy projects, in which the Victorian government would take a majority stake. Energy experts argued that “wouldn’t buy much” in a transition from fossil fuels expected to cost around $320 billion nationally. SEC Victoria Pty Ltd has two…
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Labor’s New Tax Plan: A Threat to Homeownership in Victoria
Under the Andrews-Allan Labor Government, Victoria already has the highest property taxes in the nation, with 44 per cent of a new house and land package in greenfield development areas in Melbourne made up of government taxes, fees and charges according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Despite this, reports this week revealed Labor…
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We will Bring Beach Bins Back!
Siri, define ” peak Council” Siri: Moving 216 bins off the beach so that residents and visitors drown in dog poo, plastic bags, pizza boxes and cans. I’m not entirely sure which public servant ( were they working remotely in their underpants?) thought it would be a good idea to deal with overflowing bins… by…
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Full DIsclosure – Party Membership
Not much of a graphic designer but you know where I’m going with this. For people in local groups spreading misinformation regarding independent candidates “party” membership – I appreciate life with two digit IQ must be tough BUT please phone the HQ to confirm I haven’t renewed since 2020. Having grown up under oppressive, murderous…
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Integrity Concerns Over Kingston Grant to Druze Community
Former mayor and Cr Saab – City of Kingston (right) The Druze, who call themselves al-Muwaḥḥidūn, are an Arab and Arabic-speaking esoteric ethnoreligious group from West Asia who adhere to the Druze faith. Most Druze religious practices are kept secret. The Druze do not permit outsiders to convert to their religion. Marriage outside the Druze…
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