06-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 13 March 2026
From VLGA Connect by Victorian Local Governance Association
March 13, 2026 · 56 min · Season 6 · Episode 6
About this episode
This episode features updates on bushfire recovery efforts and regional investment initiatives from local council leaders.
This week on VLGA Connect, Murrundindi Shire Council Mayor Damien Gallagher gives an update on the recovery efforts following the January bushfires which affected a large area of the region. Northern Grampians Shire Council CEO Brent McAlister speaks about a new initiative which is bringing together Wimmera and Mallee councils to ensure the region is ready for significant investment in regional projects across energy, transmission and mining. And Tony Raunic from Hunt & Hunt Lawye...
People in this episode
Guests: Damien Gallagher, Brent McAlister, Tony Raunic
Topics covered
- bushfire recovery
- regional investment
- council initiatives
- local governance
- community support
Keywords
- bushfires
- recovery
- regional projects
- council
- investment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Murrundindi Shire Council, Northern Grampians Shire Council, Wimmera and Mallee councils, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
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