About the episode
Big news today is that the Victorian Opposition has been informed by the State Government that the controversial fire services levy has been pulled from the parliament. The response has been rapid. Many regional councils have been very vocal about their opposition to the Emergency services Levy. To the Federal Government's cabinet reshuffle, former Agriculture minister Murray Watt is taking over Tanya Plibersek's Environment and Water portfolio. Just putting the two in the same portfolio points to prioritising the environment on farmers' water needs. So when will it rain? The outlook is for a dry and warm winter. The Northern Victorian town of Strathmerton, population around 1000 people, is coming to terms with closure of the Bega Cheese factory with the loss of 300 jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
