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Victorians urged to vote for council candidates committed to affordable housing

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Victoria’s peak body for community housing is urging residents voting in this month’s council elections to back candidates who support building more affordable housing in their communities. Community Housing Industry Association Victoria encourages residents to vote for candidates who: Champion social housing and are willing to confront community opposition to new social and affordable housing initiatives … Continued

Vic government leasing more social housing helps most vulnerable

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Victoria’s peak homelessness body has endorsed the State Government leasing more properties to provide additional social housing in the areas of greatest need.   Homes Victoria, which oversees public housing, has been leasing properties directly from builders, according to a report in the Herald-Sun.   Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has welcomed the move, which … Continued

‘Check Your Facts,’ Says Fresh State- ‘Fruit and Veg Crisis Bigger Than You Think’

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Melbourne – 6.00 am:  Frustrated fruit and vegetable wholesalers from the Epping Market held a protest today outside the Melbourne Market Authority, voicing their anger over a massive rent increase announced last week.     The Government-owned Authority – which operates Victoria’s largest fruit and vegetable trading centre – plans to hit wholesalers with an … Continued

Renewable hydrogen a step closer to powering Victorian homes

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Friday, 11 October 2024 The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) today welcomed a major milestone in the development of renewable hydrogen supply as construction started on the $65.46 million Hydrogen Park Murray Valley near Wodonga. The project, led by the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) with Longi Hydrogen, Energy Australia, Powernet, Valmec, GPA … Continued

Wholesalers Call on MMA Board to Resign

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Fruit and vegetable wholesalers are calling on the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Board to resign over a major rent dispute. The Government-owned MMA, which serves as the market’s landlord, plans to increase the annual rent for its wholesaler tenants by over 100 per cent over the next 10-years. Speaking on behalf of its wholesaler members, … Continued

Victorian Government Decimates Local Industry

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  Victorian Government Decimates Local Industry Weld Australia Calls for Immediate Action Against Victorian Government’s Offshoring of Local Infrastructure Projects in Favour of Cheap, Unsafe Imported Steel   Weld Australia—who represents thousands of local welders and fabricators—is calling for immediate action against the Victorian Government’s offshoring of steel for major infrastructure projects. The Victorian Government … Continued

Survey shows increasing perception that corruption is a problem in Victoria

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The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has released the results of its most recent ‘perceptions of corruption’ surveys revealing a widespread opinion that corruption occurs in Victoria and an increasing opinion that it poses a problem in the workplace and when bidding for government contracts. Over 9000 people participated in the surveys in 2024, with … Continued

QUICKER DELIVERIES FOR GEELONG BUSINESSES AND SHOPPERS

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Online shoppers and businesses in the Greater Geelong area and Melbourne’s west can expect quicker deliveries to their doorsteps, with a new dedicated freight processing facility coming to Avalon Airport – backed by the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins today announced a new $8 million facility will boost freight processing … Continued

Dingo decision window dressing while wildlife suffers

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The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is deeply disappointed by the Victorian government’s decision to continue culling native Dingoes until 2028 despite their ecological importance and cultural significance to First Nations communities.   The VNPA welcomes the end of the highly flawed bounty program that targeted Dingoes and the government’s small investment into non-lethal deterrents. … Continued