Dr Anne Webster's not sure if the $150 in assistance will be much help.

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That's according to research conducted by Rural Councils Victoria.

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That's the view of one Nationals candidate.

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That's according to data provided by both states.

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It follows reports Melbourne received 19 times more funding than Regional Victoria.

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Their CEO, Paul Guerra has described it as "lazy" and "reckless".

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The state government has backed seven of 27 recommendations made.

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There's been a big jump in thefts and break-ins.

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That's despite an 11th hour squabble over how 'Tough' they really are.

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It's up 13.2% per 100k people.

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