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12 April 2022

Regional Op Ed - Local infrastructure key to connecting communities

Locals know what locals need. That’s a catch cry that certainly rings true when it comes to roads and footpaths. Communities, through their elected council,

News
6 April 2022

Building a better Australia, together

With the Federal election just around the corner, both major parties must look for new infrastructure funding that will support councils to create new jobs,

Elections; Infrastructure; Media releases; News; Technology
1 April 2022

Local communities need investment to continue for the longer term

In announcing a budget headlined by responding to short-term financial pressures, the Federal Government has missed an opportunity to deliver further longer term benefits by

Elections; Media releases; News
29 March 2022

Flexibility the key to economic recovery

No two councils in Victoria are the same. They all have their own unique budgets and face individual challenges after two years of COVID-19 pandemic,

Elections; Media releases; News
16 March 2022

Regional Op Ed - Respect all three levels of government

With both Federal and State elections locked in for this year, the role of different levels of government will be magnified. One important element to

News; Opinion Editorial
2 March 2022

Councils welcome step away from rates exemption

Victorian councils are relieved today after the State Government confirmed the rates exemption for social and affordable housing is ‘off the table for good –

Media releases; News; Planning and building; Rates; Social housing
18 February 2022

The good, the bad, and the costly

The significant community investment in social housing that is required for Victoria will come from a narrow and often under pressure sector of the community,

News; Social housing
20 January 2022

Rate cap sets benchmark for all in COVID recovery

By setting the 2022/23 rate cap at 1.75 per cent, the Victorian Government has set the benchmark for what all levels of government should be

COVID-19; Media releases; News; Rates
15 December 2021

Regional Op Ed - 2021 Year in Review

It goes without saying that 2021 has provided unprecedented challenge and social change.

News; Opinion Editorial
15 December 2021

A great day to #lovekinder

Life can be unpredictable even when you’re four years old, so the announcement of a more-sustainable state and federal preschool funding agreement is wonderful news

Children and families; Early years; Media releases; News

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