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Premier Jacinta Allan rejects proposal to merge Melbourne councils, citing job and service cuts. Council workers union slams idea as a thought bubble. Victorian Local Government Grants Commission warns of funding gap, with several Melbourne councils facing shrinking grants, state rate caps, and extra costs. Mayors speak out about the squeeze, with Whittleseas state sports funding dropping by 77% and Yarra facing a $10.5 million annual burden. Other councils warn of tough choices, from delayed projects to debt or service cuts. Premier Allan urges councils to deliver for residents, while the union calls for fixing rate caps and boosting funds for workers.

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