Libs’ funding carrot still leaves project short: Marles
More than $8 million spruiked by a Liberal Senator for the $61.6m Northern Aquatic and Community Hub planned for the Norlane would leave the project short of critical funding, Labor says.
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‘Many families will become stuck in homelessness’
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We want the Cats: CORA’s bold plans
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Regional restrictions could ease further if Melbourne ‘stubborn’
The Premier says regional Victoria could pull further away from Melbourne when it comes to coronavirus restrictions. But a tourism association says the local economy faces a million-dollar-hit if travel isn’t allowed for the Grand Final long weekend.
‘Broadbrush’ moves scarce on detail for region
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