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VLGA Connect, Episode 30: Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Adem Somyurek

Date: 08 May 2020
Category: Media

The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Adem Somyurek joins VLGA Connect to discuss current sector issues, including the timing of Council elections, introduction of virtual Council meetings, and the performance of the sector in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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VLGA Connect LIVE: Episode 29 - Chairing Virtual Council Meetings

Date: 08 May 2020
Category: Media

Recorded Wednesday 29th April.

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VLGA Connect: Episode 28 - Cr Sam Hearn, Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire

Date: 08 May 2020
Category: Media

The Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Cr Sam Hearn, speaks to us about his Council's response to COVID-19 - the Caring for Our Community initiative, benefits of having the Federal Health Minister as local member, and gathering data on impacts on the business community.

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VLGA Connect: Episode 27 - Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt

Date: 08 May 2020
Category: Media

It's time for the weekly update from the VLGA Newsroom, with CEO Kathryn Arndt - recapping the week's news and VLGA Connect interviews, and looking ahead to what's in store next week.

 

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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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