Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Christine Nixon. By Angela Dorizas Communities affected by the Black Saturday bushfires have demonstrated their resilience and determination to rebuild, according…
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Former Ballarat CEO deprived of ‘natural justice’: Ombudsman
By Rob O'Brien Local Government Victoria failed to provide natural justice to a council CEO and a consultant from the City of Ballarat by neglecting to interview them in a 2008…
Pike announces demographic review into Coburg
By Rob O'Brien A demographic review is to be carried out into a community in Victoria known as an education blackspot because of its shortage of schools. Education minister Bronwyn Pike said the department…
Victorians given WorkHealth scare
By Rob O'Brien Victorian workers have been given a scare by a State Government-run health program which has found a high percentage don’t exercise enough with a number of people asked…
Sustainability awards open to government
By Staff Writer State and local government have been invited to take part in the 2010 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. For the first time, the Awards will include categories for local…
Victorian privacy rights compromised
By Angela Dorizas The confidentiality of personal information collected by government departments has been compromised, according to a report by the Victorian Auditor-General Des Pearson. The report examined lack of…
Proust to probe public sector integrity
By Angela Dorizas Victorian Premier John Brumby has appointed a special commissioner to assess the state’s anti-corruption system. Elizabeth Proust has been selected to work alongside Public Sector Standards Commissioner,…
New focus for workplace participation commission
The Brumby Government has unveiled an improved Victorian Skills Commission as part of its training reform program. Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan said the Commission would oversee the $316 million…
Bushfire bunkers to be scrutinised
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government has introduced new regulations and accreditation process for the construction of bunkers and bushfire shelters. Planning Minister Justin Madden said the interim regulations will…
Grants for women in government
By Staff Writer Women in government have been reminded to submit their applications for the 2010 Women’s Leadership Grants. Launched at the 2009 Premier’s Women’s Summit in Melbourne last month,…