Neil is a strong advocate for refugees and has formed the Union of Australian Refugees. On 1 August he will start a 1,000 km walk from Ballarat to Sydney (via Daylesford) with a petition for the Prime Minister asking for speeding up of the visa process and recognition of citizenship status for children born in Australia.
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Hepburn Shire Council has expressed disappointment at the shock decision by the Victorian...
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A simulation of a catastrophic bushfire which started in the forest to the north-east of Hepburn and raced across the township in 40 kph north-westerly winds was presented to Hepburn and Daylesford residents earlier this week. the tool, used by emergency services in real fires, reinforced the need for preparation and prevention.
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In their monthly book review, Max Primer and Lesley Hewitt talked about Prisoner #1056 by Roy Ratnavel, a Sri Lankan Tamil Canadian business executive.
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Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed at least 1300 social and affordable housing properties will be built in regional communities across the state. With the 2026 Commonwealth Games cancelled, the housing will be delivered in areas beyond the four hubs which were to be used for the event.
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