Wednesday, 28 February, 2024
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Storm fallout Two weeks on from the February 13 storm many of the worst affected are raising again the issues of infrastructure to compensation from the fallout of the severe storms. Businesses in Upper Beaconsfield and Cockatoo, who have lost upwards of $10,000 from just a few days of no power, questioned the established compensation of the State Government in relieving locals. While telecommunication companies are under the spotlight to address the failure that saw people in communication blackouts. With such storms and prolonged power outages having occurred in recent memory, the frustration only increases with a local starting a petition calling for ‘immediate action’ on energy infrastructure in the hills. STORY PAGE 3
Funding dire
Buckin’ fun Thousands flocked to Bunyip Recreation Reserve on Saturday to see the annual Bunyip Rodeo to get a glimpse at all the action. There were a few big falls as man and beast battled it out for spectators to enjoy. STORY PAGE 19
Josh Dawson was the first rider to hang on for eight seconds and nailed it! 385222
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Cardinia Shire Council is calling out the Federal Government to support more emergency relief in the local area, as only one service in the whole of the shire is funded by federal money. Of the funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS) covering the South East, only one of nine DSS funded services is available in Cardinia. The council is pushing for more funding, to more service as residents are feeling the pressure on cost-of-living and housing. “There is an urgent need for more emergency relief services within Cardinia Shire that are within people’s reach,” Mayor Kowarzik said. STORY PAGE 4
Station standstill As Officer continues to be plagued by ongoing and delayed roadworks, the town’s CFA fire brigade is also feeling the pain. The brigade is located on Station Street, which has been undergoing roadworks for
months with the left-hand slip lane being upgraded as well as the Tivendale Road intersection. Officer CFA captain Robert McCandless said due to access being blocked from the
highway, this has severely impacted members being able to get to the station when responding to incidents. And to add to their woes, traffic will be blocked permanently from travelling across
the level crossing on Station Street, meaning there is no direct line south for the brigade. STORY PAGE 2
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