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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
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By Deanne Jeffers THE State Government’s proposed new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), set to replace the current Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) on July 1, 2025, is expected to have a significant impact on residents and those already burdened by the increasing cost of living. Continued Page 28
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REGIONAL GROWTH... On Monday, La Trobe University announced a five-year year plan to expand access to education, drive research and deepen industry partnerships across its regional campuses. Pictured from left are Elizabeth Capp (Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Regional), Abby Hill (Pathway first-year student in Associate Degree of Teaching), the Hon. John Brumby AO (La Trobe University Chancellor), Professor Theo Farrell (La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor, Jenna Hearn (Committee for Greater Shepparton), and Dr Corina Modderman (Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead for Social Work). Photo: Deanne Jeffers
La Trobe launches ambitious Regional Growth Strategy By Deanne Jeffers R E A F F I R M I NG it s com m it ment to driving social and economic impact, particularly in regional areas, this week La Trobe University announced its ‘Regional $ Growth and Innovation Strategy 2030’. The ambitious five-year plan outlines transformative goals to increase university
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