Greater Bendigo loses on pokies

By Julian Bajkowski The City of Greater Bendigo has hit out a decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) wave through the installation of 30 more pokies at Bendigo Stadium, saying its surveys show the majority of the town’s population don’t want the gambling devices. The decision against the council is the latest […]

Councillor conduct reform bill enters parliament

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the introduction of the Local Government Amendment Bill 2008, saying strengthening the councillor conduct provisions would boost community confidence in the performance of elected representatives. “The MAV first called for independent conduct panels to be established in 2006. Extensive research was undertaken and councils were widely consulted […]

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