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    Insurance system needs overhaul to cope with rapid rise of extreme weather events

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    Find out why insurers in Australia need to change their approach to flood insurance. Learn about the recommendations from the federal inquiry.
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    It’s time buses took us to somewhere we want to go

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    There is a pressing need for better bus services in the west. Explore the challenges faced by commuters and potential solutions.
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    Eighty-eight trees, fewer planning applications, and a ’muck-up’

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    Get the latest update on the September 2024 Council meetings.
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    The Streets People Love: helping Westies make sense of council elections

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    By Georgia Marett This October, Victorians will be voting in council elections. With the recent change to councillor wards, it can be hard to know the candidates in your local area....
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    A summary of Dr Daniel Mulino's work for the community.
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    Dog parks, a mowing dispute, a spat of two, and a Councillor retires

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    A reporting of August's meetings for Hobsons Bay, Brimbank, Wyndham and Maribyrnong local governments.
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    Redactions, apologies, speed limits and intersections

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    A reporting of July's meetings for Hobsons Bay, Brimbank, Wyndham and Maribyrnong.
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    MPs push for law reform to stop persecution of working people

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    Legalise Cannabis Victoria will bring the debate on legalising cannabis back to Victoria’s Parliament in late August, because thousands of people are needlessly being funnelled into the criminal justice system.

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