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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.

The facade of the Prahran Mechanics Institute building  

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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