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Can't come to terms So very sad to see Frost Street underpass closed. To the Councillors who voted for this, I hope you realise the heartache and utter disgust the residents of this side of town now feel and hope you put your hand up when someone loses their life crossing the railway line illegally. We just can't come to terms with this outrageous and stupid decision you made. David and Glenice Kubeil, Euroa. Levy bites deep Rates notices will lob in your letter box in coming weeks, and reality will bite. The unwelcome addition, there for all to see in black and white, is Labor’s $3 billion emergency services tax grab. Homeowners in Victoria can expect to pay double the rate they paid under the former fire services levy. The tax hit on commercial properties will also double and the hit on industrial properties will rise by 64 per cent. Farmers have a one-year reprieve, before reality hits – a 150pc rise. Labor’s tax increase is plugging budget holes, not supporting frontline services where the money is needed most. And it will cruelly hit you hard in a cost-of-living crisis. The Nationals deeply understand these financial pressures and in government we are committed to scrapping the emergency services tax. There will be no ifs, buts, maybes or short-term reprieves. We will scrap the tax. Danny O’Brien, Nationals Leader Appalled The current setup at the station has filled some with great consternation. They think it a farce that there's no underpass: they're appalled by the whole situation. Craig Penny, Terip Terip

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