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Lorne chase double premiership as VEC recruits for election

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Lorne inch closer to minor premierships
LORNE Football Netball Club senior coach Ed Curnow has said it would be a dream come true to win both senior and reserves premierships in 2026, with both programs on track for minor premierships in this year's Colac and District Football Netball League.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
VEC recruiting workers ahead of state election
The Victorian Electoral Commission has begun recruiting casual staff ahead of the 28 November state election, with more than 25,000 people needed across the state in roles including working at voting centres.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Dandy Warhols, Dijon bound for Meredith
MEREDITH Music Festival has unveiled the first acts for its 34th edition, with Dijon, Underscores and The Dandy Warhols among the names headed to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, with more than 10,000 festivalgoers expected.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
How does the Queenscliff council measure up? Residents to have their say
The Borough of Queenscliffe's latest report card is on the way, with residents to be surveyed about the council's performance from next week via randomly selected phone calls.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Data centres hoover up water, electricity – and sparkies, which could slow home building
The data centre sector is recruiting electricians from small businesses to help build infrastructure for the AI industry, which contractors warn could upend housing and energy projects.
theage.com.au

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