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Payroll tax-free threshold lifted

11-07-2025

The payroll tax-free threshold has lifted from $900,000 to $1 million – meaning even more small businesses will pay no payroll tax.

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Seatbelt common sense

11-07-2025

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging Victorian drivers and passengers to use life-saving common sense, with new research revealing a growing number of people don’t always wear a seatbelt.

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Freeing up ambulances for when they’re needed

10-07-2025

Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Medium Acuity Transport Service (MATS) crews have responded to more than 100,000 cases, helping save other ambulances for the most serious emergencies.

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School repairs and upgrades

10-07-2025

The state government is making sure every Victorian student – no matter where they live – has access to a world-class learning environment with more upgrades to schools across the state.

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Failing to vote fines

10-07-2025

Victorians who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is referred to Fines Victoria.

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What is a small business employer?

10-07-2025

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has responded to the release of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) review into the definition of a ‘small business employer’, expressing disappointment that meaningful change has not been recommended.

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Seasonal firefighters help protect Victorian communities 

09-07-2025

Applications are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across Victoria. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is employing 500 seasonal firefighters prior to the summer bushfire season.

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Helping families with food

09-07-2025

The state government is delivering support to more Victorian families so they can put food on the table with new grants to boost local food relief efforts across the state.

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More grants for First Nations athletes

09-07-2025

Victoria’s next generation of First Nations athletes can take their performance to the next level with more grants for uniforms, equipment, travel and participation in sport carnivals, supported by the state government.

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New CEO

09-07-2025

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board is delighted to announce that accomplished transformational leader Sally Curtain has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of our state’s largest and most representative business organisation.

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Deer hunting

08-07-2025

The state government is expanding recreational hunting in East Gippsland – boosting tourism, supporting local jobs and helping control wild deer.

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GREENING OUR FUTURE

08-07-2025

We know that the move to electric vehicles (EVs) is moving fast with plenty of people use our EV charging station outside the Community Hub in Maryborough.

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Pool funding

08-07-2025

Central Goldfields Shire's $3 million funding application to the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports and Infrastructure fund for the heritage-listed Maryborough Olympic Outdoor Pool Complex has been successful.  

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Help for pet owners

08-07-2025

Victorian pet owners will benefit from expanded and upgraded services delivered by not-for-profit animal care organisations across the state thanks to the state government.

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Records matter

07-07-2025

Millions of livestock are travelling into, out of, and across Victoria each year and when an emergency happens, Agriculture Victoria needs to know where they are.

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Help for wine industry

07-07-2025

The state government is investing in the sustainability and profitability of Victoria’s prestigious wine industry – backing regional jobs and tourism.

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Soil needed to dig deeper into microbiome research

07-07-2025

On World Microbiome Day, Agriculture Victoria launched an expression of interest campaign to encourage farmers to donate soil samples to a National Soil Action Plan-funded research project.

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Drought support

07-07-2025

Farmers anywhere in Victoria can register now for a one-on-one farm advisory consultation to take stock and discuss the best way forward for their business.

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Welcome drought relief

06-07-2025

Rural councils have commended the Victorian Government for listening to advice and acting to ease the pressure on drought affected communities.

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Naidoc celebrations

06-07-2025

In 2025, NAIDOC Week (celebrated from 6 to 13 July) will mark a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

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Budget adoption

06-07-2025

Hepburn Shire Council has formally adopted a suite of key strategic documents - including the 25/26 Budget, to guide the future of the shire.

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Planning issues around landfill

06-07-2025

A group of Daylesford residents are calling on Hepburn Shire Council to resolve issues around the former landfill and transfer station in Ajax Road.

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No new national parks…

05-07-2025

Four years after the state government pledged to create 60,000 hectares of new national parks and conservation reserves, community and conservation groups are demanding it deliver on its original commitment.

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Help for homeless

05-07-2025

Safe Place Homes, a co-operative association started in 2017 by Daylesford’s David Hall, pictured below, wants to help solve hidden homelessness with its latest "infill project".

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