Number of homes lost set to rise as premier Jacinta Allan announces payments for thousands expected to be without power for more than a week
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Victoria’s premier says storms and bushfires have claimed at least 60 properties and has announced payments for thousands of people expected to be without power for more than a week.
Speaking in Miraboo North in South Gippsland on Friday afternoon, Jacinta Allan said 16 homes in the area had been left “uninhabitable” after Tuesday’s storms.
Continue reading…Number of homes lost set to rise as premier Jacinta Allan announces payments for thousands expected to be without power for more than a weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s premier says storms and bushfires have claimed at least 60 properties and has announced payments for thousands of people expected to be without power for more than a week.Speaking in Miraboo North in South Gippsland on Friday afternoon, Jacinta Allan said 16 homes in the area had been left “uninhabitable” after Tuesday’s storms.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…