By Paul Hemsley The Victorian Government will distribute the $270000 grant into $30000 for each council under the Rural and Regional Youth Inclusion Grants program. Minister for Youth Affairs, Ryan…
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Mill revives Victorian town
By Paul Hemsley The town of Myrtleford will receive an economic boost from a cooperation between local and state government investing in a $50 million plywood mill. Alpine Shire Council…
Recycling hits the road
Victorian councils are increasing usage of recycled material in road, footpath and shared pathways construction. Specifications can be used for either new projects or maintenance of existing infrastructure. Municipal Association…
MAV warns about aged care overhaul
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called for public sector and not-for-profit community care agencies to be preserved in any reforms to the aged care system. The association said…
Taskforce required for community housing crisis in Victoria
The Community Housing Federation of Victoria’s (CHFV) said a report on the housing sector, has emphasised the need for a whole-of-government approach for the community housing sector. Dubbed ‘Increasing…
McArthur returns as MAV president
By Angela Dorizas Golden Plains Shire councillor Bill McArthur has been re-elected president of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) for a two-year term. Responding to his re-election, Cr McArthur…
Victoria gives councils $2.2 million
Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell said the Victorian Coalition Government has made a further $2.2 million in relief payments available. The payment comes under the $5 million Local…
Free websites for flood-affected councils
Domain name orgasnisation, au domain Administration (auDA) has offered mayors, council CEOs and relevant disaster and management recovery authorities, free websites. The not-for-profit organisation has released a series of…
Flood relief for Victorian councils
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has announced additional measures to help flood-affected communities and local governments recover and rebuild. Mr Baillieu said current flooding in Victoria had affected communities already impacted by…
$100 million for rural councils under Coalition
By Angela Dorizas Regional and rural councils across Victoria will be given greater assistance in tackling infrastructure backlogs under a Coalition Government $100 million local government infrastructure fund, the Shadow…