By Lilia Guan The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to support large scale environmental retrofits of city buildings. The City of Melbourne Act has been amended to enable…
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Brumby to streamline planning for renewable energy projects
By Rob O'Brien Planning processes for renewable energy projects will be streamlined with Victorian councils receiving support to administer wind farm permits, the State Government has announced. The Brumby Government…
Vic Govt invests $8m in promoting to China
The Victorian Government will inject $8 million tinto a new international marketing campaign to ramp up promotion of Melbourne and Victoria’s regions to the rapidly growing China market. Ahead of the…
Proposed planning laws another hit to democracy, says MAV
By Staff Writer Proposed changes to the Planning and Environment Act will further isolate communities from planning decisions, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has said in a submission. MAV…
Brumby encourages council car sharing
By Staff Writer A new Brumby Labor Government guide is encouraging councils to support car-sharing and parking programs that can reduce the number of cars on our roads and provide…
Administrators start work at Brimbank
By Rob O’Brien Three administrators appointed by the Victorian State Government will be responsible for restoring good governance in Brimbank City Council, it has been announced. Local Government Minister Richard…
Wynne announces tough penalties for councillors
By Rob O’Brien Councillors who use their position for personal gain or to harm someone could be hit with a five-year prison sentence and a $70,000 fine under tough new…
Melbourne gearing up for seniors festival
By Staff Writer Big Day Out, Laneways and Splendour in the Grass – the list of festivals targeting Australians youth are endless. But come October one of Australia’s largest senior…