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  Urgent government action required to close the ‘private prosecutions’ loophole threatening local democracyJuly 14, 2026
  The law is being weaponised to disrupt councils and undermine local democracy.
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  Rural councils need input on budget fund for trunk infrastructure.May 13, 2026
  Rural councils must be included in the design of the funding guidelines and setting the criteria for approved project types.
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  ‘It’s a good start’; RCV welcomes budget investments.May 5, 2026
  The Victorian Government has unveiled a new funding package to boost productivity, economic activity and liveability across country Victoria.
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  Statement on compulsory land acquisition changesMarch 4, 2026
  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 […]
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  “Listen to rural voices”; RCV’s message to Premier Allan on fuel challenges.March 3, 2026
  “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 […]
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  Media statement from Regional Cities Victoria, Rural Councils Victoria and the Municipal Association of VictoriaDecember 10, 2025
  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 […]
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  Local government leaders to descend on YarrawongaDecember 10, 2025
  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 […]
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  Rural Councils Victoria welcomes government action on droughtJuly 4, 2025
  Rural councils have commended the Victorian Government for listening to advice and acting to ease the pressure on drought affected communities.

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RCV Chair Cr Rob Amos

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