Local History Grants Now Available

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging community groups to apply for the next round of funding available through the Local History Grants Program. “The long running Local History Grants Program is a great opportunity for local community groups to receive small grants to help preserve records or publish Victorian local history,”…

Auditor General raises red flag on local government

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The state’s Auditor General has raised serious concerns about the financial sustainability of Victoria’s small councils in an audit tabled in the Victorian Parliament today. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said the report revealed how Labor’s cuts to funding programs for small rural councils were hurting local government. “The report highlights the…