Articles tagged: Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund
News
Council continues push for levy remodelling
Corangamite Shire Council has called on the State Government to explore a “fairer long-term funding model” for funding emergency services that does not disproportionately impact farmers.
December 15, 2025
Hannah Toohey
News
Tax is forcing farmer’s hand
A controversial new levy has prompted Barunah Plains farmer and long-serving CFA volunteer Steve Peel to re-evaluate his decades-long commitment to the fire service.
May 26, 2025
Hannah Toohey
News
WE WILL WALK: Farmers consider firefighting future with proposed levy
District farmers are considering stepping down from their firefighting roles if a proposed levy is passed in parliament this week.
May 12, 2025
Naomi Newcombe, Hannah Toohey
