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September Leading Edge Forum

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New Friends New Lessons: Local Governments Strengthening Communities Through International Friendships

Come along to the next VLGA Leading Edge Forum on September 4th to hear keynote speakers talk about the efforts of Local Governments to form friendships throughout our region. Thursday 4th September 2008 7:00-9:00pm (6.00pm dinner and drinks) Rear Meeting Room, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton

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  • Local Government Elections Update
    Posted: 19-08-2008
    Attached file 1: In June the State Parliament passed the Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2008. A plain-english summary of the Bill is attached here. Attached file 2: This legislation responded to many of the issues raised in the VLGA's Caretaker Issues Paper, attached here.
    Attached file 3: Another issue canvassed by the VLGA has been confusion about what can and can't be done in the shortened Caretaker Period. in response to this, Local Government Victoria has issued a Practice Note, attached here
    Attached file 4: The Victorian Electoral Commission's latest Local Government Elections newsletter, attached here.
  • Videos from Leading Edge Forum - Councillor Bias

    Now available on YouTube
    Videos from the Leading Edge Forum on 14 August are now available on the VLGA YouTube channel. Currently available: Cr Beth Davidson - Introduction Cr Chris Smith (Mayor, Colac-Otway Shire) Tracey Slatter (CEO, Colac-Otway Shire) Available soon: Panel Discussion
    Posted: 18-08-2008
    Website: VLGA YouTube Channel
  • September Leading Edge Forum
    New Friends New Lessons: Local Governments Strengthening Communities Through International Friendships
    Come along to the next VLGA Leading Edge Forum on September 4th to hear keynote speakers talk about the efforts of Local Governments to form friendships throughout our region. Thursday 4th September 2008 7:00-9:00pm (6.00pm dinner and drinks) Rear Meeting Room, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton
    Posted: 14-08-2008
    Attached file 1: Click on link to download flyer
  • John Jogo Obituary
    An obituary for former VLGA president was published in 'The Age' on Thursday August 14.
    Posted: 14-08-2008
    Website: Click on link to view article
  • Transport Newsletter #72
    In Transport Newsletter #72: Ø More Oil Ø Less Oil Ø Biofuels Warning Ø Seller Beware Ø Walking – Not! Ø Suburban Rail in Victoria Ø Cycling in LA Ø PT4me2 (in the West) Ø Petrol Heads Ø Rail and Emissions Ø The Story of Highways (Pt 3) Ø Plus an original cartoon from Andrew McKay
    Posted: 14-08-2008
    Attached file 1: Download Transport Newsletter #72
  • Castan Centre public lecture - Kirsty Sword Gusmão
    The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law is pleased to invite you to a public lecture on Tuesday 9 September 2008, between 6 and 7 pm, to be held at the Monash University Law Chambers.
    Posted: 14-08-2008
  • PROGRAM MANAGER – LOCAL GOVERNMENT
    · Challenge, Communicate & Apply Leading Thinking in Sustainability · 12 -15 month contract · Circa 75-84K package
    Posted: 14-08-2008
    Attached file 1: Download Position Description
  • Melbourne Water, in partnership with Clearwater, invites you to the fourth Hot Topic Workshop:
    Gaining Organisational Support for Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)
    Venue: Fenix, 680 Victoria Street, Richmond Date: Thursday 4th September, 2008 Time: 8.45am for 9.00am to 1.30pm Fee: $70 Includes: Morning tea and lunch RSVP: By 28th August 2008
    Posted: 14-08-2008
    Website: http://www.fenix.com.au
    Attached file 1: Download Invitation
  • ADVANCE NOTICE: Prevention of Male Violence Against Women and Children Conference
    Date: 16 & 17th October, 2008 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
    Posted: 14-08-2008
    Attached file 1: Download Flyer
  • Equal and inalienable rights to the Earth
    flyer 020908
    - ground, water and air: when and how should one allow enclosing the commons?
    With climate and wealth gaps hurtling forwards, there has never been a better time to learn about the economic fundamentals of the worth of the earth.
    Posted: 10-08-2008
    Website: Equal and inalienable rights to the Earth

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