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VLGA Connect: Episode 26 - Governance Update

Date: 08 May 2020
Category: Media

On our latest Governance Update with Stephen Cooper, we talk about the newly legislated ability for Councils to hold virtual Council meetings; and Lisa Anelli, Corporate Secretary from Yarra Valley Water, provides advice from experience with virtual board meetings.

 

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VLGA Connect: Episode 25 - Stuart Moseley, VPA

Date: 08 May 2020
Category: Media

The CEO of the Victorian Planning Authority, Stuart Moseley, speaks with Chris Eddy about his organisation's current focus during COVID-19, and how the planning system can respond to the societal changes that will come about as a result of pandemic.

 

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2020 HART Awards Finalists Announced

Date: 05 May 2020
Category: Media

The VLGA and Reconciliation Victoria are thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2020 HART (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) Awards.

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Landfill Levy Deferred

Date: 04 May 2020
Category: Media

The Victorian Government will defer the planned adjustments to landfill levy rates for six months while local government, households and businesses are dealing with the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

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VLGA DISCUSS Pokies Switched Off

Date: 04 May 2020
Category: VLGA Discuss

Pokies are switched off in Victoria for the first time in 28 years and there has been considerable debate about what clubs and pubs will look like once they can reopen their doors.

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VLGA Connect: Episode 24 - Panel Discussion on economic impacts of COVID-19 on local government

Date: 24 Apr 2020
Category: Media

Our latest VLGA Connect Panel is in session - featuring John Comrie, Matthew Wilson and Kathryn Arndt, discussing the long term implications on the finances of local governments arising from response to COVID-19.

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VLGA Connect: Episode 23 - Cr Marg Attley OAM

Date: 24 Apr 2020
Category: Media

In this episode, we check in on Mansfield Shire with Mayor Cr Marg Attley OAM about community preparedness, staffing challenges for Councils, and their new budget and economic development strategy out for public comment.

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VLGA Connect: Episode 22 - Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt

Date: 24 Apr 2020
Category: Media

Our look back at the news and views from the week in local government

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VLGA DISCUSS Local Government Act 2020  Online Consultations Commence

Date: 20 Apr 2020
Category: VLGA Discuss

Local Government Victoria has consulted with its Project Control Board (PCB) and announced the next phase of consultation associated with the introduction of the Local Government Act 2020 (Act 2020).

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VLGA Connect: Episode 21 - Governance Update with Stephen Cooper

Date: 17 Apr 2020
Category: Media

Stephen Cooper of Civic Mind returns to discuss the coming ability for Councils to conduct their meetings virtually, and to update us on the implementation phase for the new Local Government Act.

 

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