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"The figures show Victoria and New South Wales were the biggest state recipients of the non-competitive grants program, receiving $189.7m. Councils in Victoria – where a state election is fast approaching – have so far received $99m, with $92m worth of projects located in seats held by state Labor MPs, including a number at risk of defeat at the polls in November. The single biggest grant delivered by the Albanese government’s program was $25m for the new Bacchus Marsh aquatic centre in the respective federal and state Labor seats of Hawke and Eureka."

Framing: assertive · First seen: 2026-09-16 · Last seen: 2026-09-16 · Spread: 1 articles