01/12/09
Victorian councils helping achieve positive community changeLetter to the editor of Councillor Magazine by VLGA President Rose Iser
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Climate Change, Responsible Gambling
21/10/09
Return of Mayors on BikesBuilding networks to connect communities was the focus of the return of Mayors on Bikes, an event organised by the VLGA with Banyule City Council and the MTF to coincide with National Ride to Work Day, Wed 14 Oct 2009
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Transport
08/07/09
ITM - 8 Jul 2009 - Funds go to low prioritiesShovel-Ready projects are being promoted above much-needed improvements to services because of the Federal Government's sporadic funding, Victorian councils say. Rosemary Bolger reports on the issue of a more sustainable funding model for local government.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: General
07/07/09
ITM - 7 Jul 2009 - They're rubbishAn increasing number of people don't rate their council. Jason Dowling reports on the malaise in local government.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Good Governance
29/06/09
ITM – various – Council meeting webcastVarious local Newspaper reports on webcasting Council meetings.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Good Governance
25/06/09
ITM - 25 Jun 2009 - OpEd council rate riseContrary to popular opinion, Councils don’t like having to put up rates – tax increases are unwelcome however you spin it. Rose Iser, VLGA President, writes.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Good Governance
16/06/09
ITM - 16 Jun 2009 - Gaming Policy on the Cards Can Moonee Valley Council do anything to curb problem gambling? Eugene Benson reports.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Responsible Gambling
18/05/09
ITM - 18 May 2009 - Loyalties put to testMOONEE Valley councillor Ange Kenos will be forced to either resign from council or quit his job working for a member of parliament. Anna Prytz reports.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Good Governance
14/05/09
ITM - 14 May 2009 - OpEd Legislation will not fix rortsTHE Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is appalled at the reported behaviour of elected representatives at both local and state levels as described in one of the Ombudsman's Reports released last week. Rose Iser writes.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Good Governance
11/05/09
ITM - 11 May 2009 - Democracy can be inconvenientDemocracy can be inconvenient, but people deserve a say. Rose Iser puts her opinion that Councils can play a positive role in the push to reform planning.
Media Type: In The Media
Topics: Land Use Planning