Local Government
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Moorabool councillor given reprieve
A Moorabool councillor who faced disqualification has been given a reprieve by the state government. West Ward Cr Tom Sullivan was among 107 Victorian councillors…
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Moorabool council seeks above-cap rates rise
Moorabool council wants to raise rates above the state government-imposed cap, and to put up its fees and charges, as it juggles to balance its…
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Melton council most female-friendly
Melton council is setting the standard across the state for gender diversity in local government. The council topped a state government list of female-to-male ratios,…
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Council transparency under scrutiny
The Victorian ombudsman has launched an investigation into local government accountability amid a flood of complaints to the watchdog. There were 3410 complaints to the…
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Cr Dudzik urges women to run for council
Almost four years ago, Tonia Dudzik put her hand up for a seat on a Moorabool council long dominated by men. She didn’t believe the…
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Youth Reconnect funding restored
The federal government has reinstated funding for a local program that has “significantly contributed” to reducing youth homelessness in Melton. The future of Reconnect has…
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Website shows council transparency below par
More than a quarter of Melton council decisions were made behind closed doors in the past year, according to the recently launched Know Your Council…
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Moorabool and Melton elect new mayors
Cambridge ward councillor Kathy Majdlik has been elected unopposed as the new mayor of Melton, with Cr Renata Cugliari as her deputy. Cr Cugliari nominated…
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100 complaints against Melton, Moorabool councils
The Victorian Ombudsman received more than 100 complaints about Melton and Moorabool councils in the financial year to June 30. Of the 29 complaints received…
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Moorabool councillor attacks youth funding cuts
Calls for Youth Week funding to be reinstated have been supported by a Moorabool councillor. East Moorabool ward’s Tonia Dudzik raised the issue on behalf…
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Councillor gag an ‘outrageous attack’ on freedom
A new policy that restricts Melton councillors from freely expressing their views to the media has been labelled as an “outrageous attack” on freedom of…
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Moorabool council welcomes youth grants
Moorabool council has welcomed a new state government plan to involve more country youth in council and community affairs. Last week, state Youth Affairs Minister…
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Moorabool council split over code of conduct
Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell has welcomed state government plans to require all councillors to sign a code of conduct before taking office. Four of Moorabool’s…
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Ratepayers say capping overdue
Rural ratepayers are hoping for a financial reprieve when rates are capped next year. Melton South farmers are preparing submissions for a state government inquiry…
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