NewzSeven Victorian local councils have publicly criticized the state government's proposed methodology for distributing $140 million in funding intended for Murray-Darling Basin communities. The allocation is linked to federal water buyback policies affecting the region.
According to the participating councils, the current funding model fails to account for the unique economic, social, and geographic circumstances of each affected area, prompting demands for a more tailored approach to regional support.
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