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Local Government Victoria

Local Government Victoria (LGV) provides policy advice, oversees legislation and works with Victoria's 79 councils to support responsive and accountable local government services.

Local Government Victoria administers the State’s responsibilities for the local government sector in the provision of capital and recurrent funding. The capital programs administered by LGV include the Growing Suburbs Fund and the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.

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Whittlesea community groups are leading the charge to renewable energy

by Local Government Victoria | 21 Dec 2022

The Whittlesea Community Energy Transition Project is giving community groups their own renewable energy solutions to help power their facilities.

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Building community through sport in Greensborough

by Local Government Victoria | 22 Aug 2022

Find out how a new multi-purpose pavilion is transforming hockey and connecting community. 

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The future is bright at the Mechanics’ Institute in Prahran

by Local Government Victoria | 4 Aug 2022

In 2021 the Victorian Government announced $100,000 in grants from the Public Libraries Funding Program for the 10 Mechanics’ Institutes offering libr

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Mechanics’ Institutes evolving with their communities

by Local Government Victoria | 12 Oct 2021

From humble Scottish beginnings to landmarks around big cities and country towns, Mechanic’s Institutes have been around for over 200 years.

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