Local Government

  • Drought among worst seen

    Wannon’s MP is calling on the government to provide urgent drought relief.

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  • MP on shortlist for leadership

    Newly re-elected Member for Wannon Dan Tehan remains committed to pushing for local election-pledge projects, while advocating for drought relief for south-west farmers.

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  • MP says waste must end

    Upper House MP for Colac and district and recently appointed opposition spokesperson for local government Bev McArthur is calling for a war on waste: the waste of taxpayers’ and ratepayers’ money.

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  • Info sessions planned for council candidates

    Have you been thinking about standing for local council but need more information?

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  • Candidate’s concerns over lack of safeguards

    A Barwon Downs mother putting her hand up to run for local council says she was appalled to learn that councillors aren’t required to undergo a police check or working with children check.

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  • Women’s leadership course

    Colac Otway women have until Friday to apply for a new program that trains women to stand in council elections and be community leaders.

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  • Tackling a lack of women in local government

    Women across Victoria can gain leadership skills in a program aiming to get more women into local councils.

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  • Push to scrap council prayers at council meetings

    Surf Coast Shire Council’s Heather Wellington outlines why she opposes compulsory prayers at the start of council meetings.

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