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DJI_0021_95059 — A section of East Gippsland forest on the right of the road where no fuel reduction took place, according to the Howitt Society, was burnt during the 2019-20 bushfires forest with no fuel reduction. Fuel reduction took place in the forest on the left. Photo: Howitt Society

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Fire services levy stalled amid backlash

Erika Allen

17/04/2025

The state government has stalled its proposed emergency services levy after fierce opposition from farmers and rural councils, who condemned […]

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