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Like a 'tin of sardines': The library programs at bursting point on Melbourne's fringe
Key takeaways
- Self-service stations have been set up in the Melton council area as population growth far outpaces library resources.
- Local councils and Public Libraries Victoria say the way public libraries are funded across Victoria needs reform, with communities in Melbourne's growth corridors described as "chronically underfunded".
- The state government has defended its investment in public libraries, saying it has contributed $567 million to libraries over 10 years.
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Self-service stations have been set up in the Melton council area as population growth far outpaces library resources. (Supplied: Melton City Council)
Local councils and Public Libraries Victoria say the way public libraries are funded across Victoria needs reform, with communities in Melbourne's growth corridors described as "chronically underfunded".
The state government has defended its investment in public libraries, saying it has contributed $567 million to libraries over 10 years.
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