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Questions are being asked about why an innovative planning scheme amendment has not been dealt with by the Victorian Minister for Planning one year on from its submission. The amendment, prepared on behalf of 24 local councils, elevates sustainability requirements for new buildings, and encourages a move towards net zero carbon development. The Council Alliance […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July, available in your podcast queue now: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to […]
Continue ReadingThe sixth annual International Rose Garden Festival Morwell has been launched by Latrobe City Council Mayor Kellie O’Callaghan today. The free community event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Gippsland in November, with 4,000 roses on display at the Morwell Rose Garden. Latrobe City Council The biennial Ephemera: Seaside Sculptures event returns to […]
Continue ReadingVictorian and South Australian Government funding has secured the future of the Overland train service, at least for the next four years – an outcome that has been welcomed by Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline. Cr Gulline said the Overland provides a fundamental public transport link for western Victoria, with twice weekly services each way between […]
Continue ReadingA bid to block the release of IBAC’s Operation Sanditon report has been launched in the Victorian Court of Appeal. The Australian reports today that property developer John Woodman is seeking leave to appeal an earlier Supreme Court ruling denying his bid for an injunction. If the request is granted, it could be months before […]
Continue ReadingGreater Bendigo is set to decide on a January 26 Statement of Intent, and a proposal to bring the Australia Day citizenship ceremony forward by one day. The Council says the Statement of Intent is proposed to be a demonstration of its increased understanding and leadership when it comes to recognising the impact of January […]
Continue ReadingCampaspe Shire and Murray River Councils have released a joint statement emphatically denying that they are withdrawing support for visitor services for their regions. The statement follows media reports that Echuca Moama Tourism will close its Visitor Information Centre next month. The tourism body’s CEO reportedly linked the closure with a significant downturn in revenue, […]
Continue ReadingChanges to how Council meetings are run at Greater Bendigo have been announced. The Council will require attendees at its monthly meetings to show photo identification on entry; and question time items must be submitted by 4pm on the Friday of the week prior to the meeting. The changes will be trialled for the rest […]
Continue ReadingYarra City Council has resolved to ban new fossil fuel advertising on Council property. Mayor Claudia Nguyen said the action supports the community’s demand for local action on climate change, and it would apply to all venues and facilities owned by the city. The ban will be phased in as existing commercial agreements expire. Source: […]
Continue ReadingMt Alexander Shire Council has voted to advocate for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting. The council will lobby the government expressing its opposition to the commercial practice, which is allowed with a government permit. Deputy Mayor Matthew Driscoll told the ABC that an overwhelming number of residents are in favour of a ban, while […]
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