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Murrindindi Shire Council says it has received mixed feedback over the proposed sale of two parcels of Council-owned land as part of the Eildon Reserves Redevelopment, which includes the new Eildon Splash and Skate Park. “During the recent consultation period, which ran from August 31 to October 23, we received mixed feedback from the community
Cr Kerri McCafferty has informed Mornington Peninsula Council that she is stepping down from her role as a Councillor. The Victorian Electoral Commission has been advised the Mornington Peninsula Shire has an extraordinary vacancy and will now arrange a count back to determine Cr McCafferty’s replacement in Seawinds Ward. This is expected to take place
Moorabool Council appointed its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months, at a special meeting. Cr Rod Ward will be Mayor and Cr Ally Munari will be Deputy Mayor. They both look forward to serving the Moorabool community in these roles in 2023. Outgoing Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said it was an
Moonee Valley Council says it is committed to respect (Gahgook), recognition (Ngarngaith) and relationships (Djerri) through reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Stait Islander Peoples and acknowledge that January 26 can cause pain to members of our community. Annually the Council hols the Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony and invite community members to learn about and experience
Monash Council says a resident has been visited at home by a man claiming to be from Council and wanting to install door seals in the resident’s home. He requested personal details from the resident’s wife. Monash Council does not undertake this type of work. “If someone visits you at home and identifies as a
Fifty-one residents have officially become Australian citizens after they pledged their loyalty at Mitchell Shire Council’s citizenship ceremony at Broadford. The ceremony saw individuals and entire families receive their citizenship in a ceremony conducted by Mitchell Shire Mayor, Cr Fiona Stevens. The citizenship ceremony represents the final step in the journey for many new Australians.
An Extraordinary Election will be held following Cr Moira Deeming’s resignation from Melton City Council after being successfully elected to the Victorian Parliament. The official results for the Western Metropolitan Region seat of the Legislative Council were declared on December 14 and Cr Deeming was successfully elected as the Liberal Member. City of Melton Mayor,
Melbourne will see dozens of new creative offerings, thanks to new funding to support and grow our vibrant arts sector. The City of Melbourne has allocated more than $175,000 across 49 projects through its 2022 Quick Response Arts Grants program – the only fast turnaround micro-grant program offering this level of support in Australia. The
Merri-bek City Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allow councils to hold citizenship ceremonies within three days of January 26. The decision follows a resolution by Council to discontinue citizenship ceremonies on January 26. Cr Angelica Panopoulos, Merri-bek Mayor, said the Federal Government’s decision would mean Merri-bek can continue to celebrate with new
Fencing has now been erected around the Town Hall in Footscray ahead of the redevelopment of the heritage building and council offices, which is scheduled to begin this month. Works will include the refurbishment and conservation of the 80-year-old heritage listed Town Hall building (in line with Heritage Victoria requirements), along with the demolition of
