By Rob O'Brien A demographic review is to be carried out into a community in Victoria known as an education blackspot because of its shortage of schools. Education minister Bronwyn Pike said the department will appoint an independent taskforce to carry out an analysis to ascertain the current and projected numbers of secondary school-aged children in Coburg. “The taskforce […]
13 April, 2010
By Rob O'Brien Victorian workers have been given a scare by a State Government-run health program which has found a high percentage don’t exercise enough with a number of people asked to see a doctor within 24 hours. Premier John Brumby said the largest health check of Victorian workers in the state’s history painted an alarming […]
1 April, 2010
By Staff Writer State and local government have been invited to take part in the 2010 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. For the first time, the Awards will include categories for local government, state government and the tertiary sector. Managed by Sustainability Victoria, the awards recognise organisations with outstanding achievement in sustainable use of natural resources. In […]
4 February, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The confidentiality of personal information collected by government departments has been compromised, according to a report by the Victorian Auditor-General Des Pearson. The report examined lack of effective oversight and coordination of information security practices in three departments. “Neither the Department of Treasury and Finance nor the Department of Premier and Cabinet […]
1 December, 2009
By Angela Dorizas Victorian Premier John Brumby has appointed a special commissioner to assess the state’s anti-corruption system. Elizabeth Proust has been selected to work alongside Public Sector Standards Commissioner, Peter Allen, in reviewing the integrity of public administration in Victoria. Mr Brumby said it was important to review the performance and effectiveness of the […]
23 November, 2009
The Brumby Government has unveiled an improved Victorian Skills Commission as part of its training reform program. Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan said the Commission would oversee the $316 million reform of the TAFE and training system over the next three years. Ms Allan said training would be funded according to demand and the system […]
16 November, 2009
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government has introduced new regulations and accreditation process for the construction of bunkers and bushfire shelters. Planning Minister Justin Madden said the interim regulations will be in place until proposed new national regulations are introduced next year. The regulation and accreditation process was developed by the Victorian Building Commission in […]
12 November, 2009
By Staff Writer Women in government have been reminded to submit their applications for the 2010 Women’s Leadership Grants. Launched at the 2009 Premier’s Women’s Summit in Melbourne last month, the $500,000 grants program aims to increase the capacity of women to participate in decision making and leadership opportunities, increase diversity among Victoria’s female leaders […]
12 November, 2009
By Angela Dorizas Communities in regional Victoria will move towards zero waste through a $2.1 million State Government program. Announced by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings yesterday, the Regional Towards Zero Waste Support Program forms part of the State Government’s broader strategy to minimise waste to landfill. Mr Jennings said the program will […]
12 November, 2009
By Staff Writer The Commonwealth and Victorian Governments have appointed 83 regional and rural Victorians to serve on the state’s nine Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees. The community leaders will play a key role in determining the future growth and development of their towns. Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Maxine McKew, and […]
16 October, 2009
By Staff Writer Funding for community environmental groups could be made available through fines handed down to companies guilty of polluting. The Victorian Government is seeking new and creative solutions to environmental issues that will be paid for by fines levied on companies or individuals found guilty in court of environmental pollution. Environment and […]
15 September, 2009
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government has failed to capture rain that falls over the city each year, according to a leading sustainable living organisation. The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) has accused the State Government of wasting 600 gigalitres of rainfall each year. ATA water policy manager, Anjali Brown, said the State Government was failing […]
3 August, 2009
The aftermath of the Victorian bushfires. Image: Getty Images. By Rob O’Brien Federal and state governments missed several opportunities to install a free early warning system in Victoria prior to the devastating bushfires of February 7, according to a submission to the Victorian State Government’s Royal Commission. In its submission to the Commission the […]
22 April, 2009
By Staff Writer Following a meeting with the Municipial Association of Victoria (MAV), Melbourne City Council has decided against using private investigators again to help shut down illegal brothels. The council halted the practice months ago of paying private investigators to have sex in illegal brothels, as part of gathering evidence in the bid to close […]
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