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VLGA Connect - Friday 23 May 2025

VLGA Connect - Friday 23 May 2025

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This week on VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy sits down with Kingston City Council Mayor Georgina Oxley to discuss council's position on the Suburban Rail Loop and the effect of the project on the municipality, along with some key changes they would like to see made to improve outcomes for community.

With the Victorian State Budget released this week, Kathryn Arndt, CEO of the Victorian Local Governance Association joins Chris to discuss the response to the Budget, and the shortfall of funding for some key projects for the sector, as well as the backlash from Victorian councils to the Emergency Services and Volunteer Levy.

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