From the Minister for Local Government

The Hon Jeanette Powell MLA

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Shaping tomorrow’s libraries

Friday, 18 May 2012

The Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell is urging the community to contribute to Tomorrow's Library, a landmark review of Victorian public libraries, and shape their future.

Administration to continue at Brimbank City Council

Thursday, 17 May 2012

The Victorian Government will introduce legislation next week to extend the Administration of the Brimbank City Council through until March 2015.

Leadership in local government

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Speaking at the LGPro Emerging Leaders conference at Parliament House today Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell called for emerging leaders to 'exercise your leadership in a way that leaves things better than how you found them'.

Coalition to help councils control roadside weeds

Thursday, 03 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government will deliver a significant $7.9 million boost to Victoria's regional councils over three years to control pest weeds and rabbits on local roadsides.

Coalition provides $13 million for Victoria’s libraries

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government 2012-13 State Budget provides a total of $12.7 million for local libraries which includes an extra $3.1 million per year for the delivery of library services.

Minister opens councillor development conference

Saturday, 28 Apr 2012

Opening the Municipal Association of Victoria's Councillor Development Conference in the Yarra Valley today, Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell applauded the opportunity for councillors to get together and share insights and ideas around...

Minister calls for more women in local government

Friday, 20 Apr 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell opened the 2012 Australian Local Government Women's Association conference with a call for action to address the gender imbalance in local government.

Monitoring progress at Ararat Rural City Council

Thursday, 19 Apr 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has released, as promised, a quarterly report from the government-appointed Monitor overseeing the activities and performance of the Ararat Rural City Council.

Extra Councillors for Melbourne City Council

Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has accepted the recommendations of the final report of the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on its electoral representation review of the Melbourne City Council (MCC).

Performance reporting by local government

Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012

The Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has welcomed the Victorian Auditor General's Report – Performance Reporting by Local Government tabled in Parliament today.

Minister launches cultural diversity strategy

Friday, 23 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell, representing the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Nicholas Kotsiras, will tonight officially launch the Greater Shepparton City Council's Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Ministerial-Mayors Advisory Panel meets

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has today convened the 2012 Local Government Ministerial-Mayors Advisory Panel (MMAP) for the first time.

Victorian Government supports libraries

Monday, 19 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell today outlined the Victorian Coalition Government's ongoing commitment to public libraries in Victoria at the 'Victorians Love Libraries' launch at the Clayton Library.

Fishing for a better future

Sunday, 18 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has encouraged Victoria's recreational fishing community to seek a constructive engagement with local government to help improve the quality of and opportunity for recreational fishing in Victoria.

Powell opens new Shepparton Showground pavilion

Friday, 16 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government and Member for Shepparton Jeanette Powell today officially opened the new $1.7 million multi-purpose pavilion at the Shepparton Showgrounds.

Spotlight on $20 million for green lights

Thursday, 08 Mar 2012

The Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has welcomed the overwhelmingly positive response during the consultation phase for the Victorian Coalition Government's Green Light Plan.

Minister opens refurbished Wodonga Library

Friday, 02 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell today opened the recently refurbished Wodonga Library describing the project as a good example of the state government and local government working together to improve valuable community...

Funding for living libraries

Thursday, 01 Mar 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has written to all libraries, library corporations and councils inviting applications for round two funding of the $17.2 million Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.

Working towards a professional partnership

Thursday, 23 Feb 2012

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has used her opening address to the annual LGPro conference to outline a series of Victorian Coalition Government initiatives that will assist local government to deliver better outcomes for residents...

Direct democracy delivered for Greater Geelong

Thursday, 09 Feb 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered on its election pledge to enable the people of Greater Geelong to directly elect their mayor at the 2012 local government elections.