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May 13, 2026

Rural councils need input on budget fund for trunk infrastructure.

Rural councils must be included in the design of the funding guidelines and setting the criteria for approved project types.
May 5, 2026

‘It’s a good start’; RCV welcomes budget investments.

The Victorian Government has unveiled a new funding package to boost productivity, economic activity and liveability across country Victoria.
March 4, 2026

Statement on compulsory land acquisition changes

Statement on compulsory acquisition changes for energy projects Attributable to Rural Councils Victoria Chair, Cr Rob Amos: Rural communities are rightly alarmed at moves by the […]
March 3, 2026

“Listen to rural voices”; RCV’s message to Premier Allan on fuel challenges.

“Listen to rural voices”; RCV’s message to Premier Allan on fuel challenges. Rural Councils Victoria has written to the Premier, Jacinta Allan, urging her to include […]
December 10, 2025

Media statement from Regional Cities Victoria, Rural Councils Victoria and the Municipal Association of Victoria

Local Government leaders united in opposition to ESVF We have formally escalated our concerns to the Victorian Government, writing jointly to Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer […]
December 10, 2025

Local government leaders to descend on Yarrawonga

Yarrawonga has been selected as the location for this year’s Rural Councils Victoria annual forum. This flagship event for Victoria’s local government sector will bring together […]
July 8, 2025

Rural councils develop ‘name and shame’ rates notices for ESVF.

Rural councils develop ‘name and shame’ rates notices for ESVF. Rural Councils Victoria is taking steps so ratepayers know exactly much the Victorian Government’s unfair Emergency Services Volunteer […]
July 4, 2025

Rural Councils Victoria welcomes government action on drought

Rural councils have commended the Victorian Government for listening to advice and acting to ease the pressure on drought affected communities.
June 19, 2025

RCV to front Parliamentary Inquiry into regional housing, call for trunk infrastructure boost

There are distinct challenges facing rural areas, such as land readiness.
June 18, 2025

Some wins on drought taskforce, but big challenges remain

Victoria's Drought Response Taskforce must still grapple with significant unresolved challenges.
May 30, 2025

Drought Taskforce welcome, but more help needed: RCV

Drought Taskforce welcome, but more help needed: RCV Rural Councils Victoria welcomes the establishment of a bipartisan Drought Response Taskforce, but warns more work is needed […]
April 3, 2025

Rural communities urge amendments to unfair Emergency Services Volunteer Fund levy

Victorian communities are urging Victorian MPs to make key amendments to the unfair ESCF levy.
November 20, 2024

Rural councils push for a better deal from the Federal Government

We need the Federal Government to establish a new Local Government Commissioner.
October 17, 2024

RCV welcomes funding for new housing to attract rural workers

Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) welcomes the state government announcement for a substantial investment in new housing projects designed to attract and support workers to jobs in […]
October 15, 2024

RCV welcomes pilot to address housing skills shortages in rural Victoria

Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) welcomes the state government’s announcement of a $200,000 grant to support a feasibility study and shared services pilot for the Shared Municipal […]
June 28, 2024

RCV Chair addresses Victorian Parliamentary hearing on local government funding

The Chair of Rural Councils Victoria, Cr Mary-Ann Brown OAM has addressed the Parliament of Victoria’s public hearings for the Inquiry into Local Government funding and […]
June 13, 2024

Rural communities face loss of services, pools, sports facilities, playgrounds and more, RCV warns

Rural communities across Australia are facing hard decisions about whether to close swimming pools, shutter libraries, curb the use of sports facilities, abandon playgrounds, and severely […]
May 15, 2024

RCV welcomes federal budget’s investment in roads, rail, homes, water security, health and wifi

Rural Councils Victoria has welcomed the federal budget, especially measures to ease the cost of living on rural communities. Rural Councils Victoria Chair Cr Mary-Ann Brown […]
May 7, 2024

Rural communities need more from Victorian budget

Rural Councils Victoria has welcomed some relief for struggling families in the Victorian State Budget but seeks more support for other priorities that are important to […]
May 7, 2024

Don’t cut road funding, RCV urges governments

Rural Councils Victoria is calling on the State and Federal Governments to work together to ensure rural and regional roads across the state are safe for […]

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