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“I really encourage all the people at home to get on and have a look just to see how well this council is going – how we’re moving forward, how we’re spending that money,” he said.

“I’m gobsmacked at how impressive this is. It truly is a credit to the workers who have done it.”

Cr Peter Joyce said the budget was a model of prudent financial management for the municipality.

Following last year’s emergency recovery information sessions, Ararat Rural City Council will host a series of community emergency management planning workshops, starting next month.

Presenters Mat Deans and Sue Rondeau from award-winning emergency-management group The Six C’s will host the workshops, which are designed to develop strategies that address local vulnerabilities and enhance attendees’ capacity to manage emergencies and identify assets, while strengthening community preparedness for disasters.