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During October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. On this episode of the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, the topic is councillor remuneration – and whether the level […]
Continue ReadingThe Regional Cities Victoria advocacy group has launched its state election platform with an event at Parliament House in Melbourne last week. Today in a Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with RCV Chair and Mayor of Greater Bendigo, Cr Andrea Metcalf, about the group’s desired outcomes from the upcoming election, and how the opportunities from […]
Continue ReadingThe Mainstreet Australia Conference is on this week in Victoria, over two days – one in metropolitan Melbourne, and the other in Castlemaine in regional Victoria. Local Government News Roundup host Chris Eddy spoke with Mainstreet Australia’s Vice-President, Sam Choudhury, about the role and focus of the organisation and how it aspires to work more […]
Continue ReadingWork is getting underway on the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory, aiming to be the first lab in the southern hemisphere to conduct research into dark matter. The project has its origins in a series of conversations led by Northern Grampians Shire Council some seven years ago. To find out more about how this unique project […]
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