The Latrobe City Council recently endorsed its 2025/26 state and federal government budget submissions and federal election priorities. Mayor Darren Howe expressed pride in advocating for the Latrobe City community, emphasizing the importance of completing key projects like the inter-township railway network, Traralgon Bypass, and Moe Revitalisation Project Sage 3. Council also aims to increase employment opportunities across various industries. Notably, the Council continues to advocate for the Hydrogen to Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project and ongoing funding for CarbonNet to promote sustainability. Additionally, new initiatives in the endorsed projects include a local job quota in renewable energy, wind and hydrogen worker training centers, a local jobs and skills plan, and support for net zero lignite use. These efforts align with the Council's submission to the Victorian Energy Jobs Plan Consultation Paper 2024. The budget submissions and priorities can be accessed on the Council's website for further details.