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Local projects key to building a more resilient Australia
At the beginning of the twentieth century, Dorothea Mackella wrote ‘I love a sunburnt country … of drought and flooding rains.’ Unfortunately, as climate changeElections; Media releases; News -
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 -
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 -
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 byElections; Media releases; News -
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 -
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 toNews; Opinion Editorial -
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 -
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 -
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 beCOVID-19; Media releases; News; Rates -
Regional Op Ed - 2021 Year in Review
It goes without saying that 2021 has provided unprecedented challenge and social change.News; Opinion Editorial