14-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 8 May 2026
From VLGA Connect by Victorian Local Governance Association
May 8, 2026 · 48 min · Season 6 · Episode 14
About this episode
Chris Eddy discusses the implications of the state budget with local mayors from the City of Casey and Mildura Rural City Council.
With the release of the state budget this week, Chris Eddy speaks to Mayor Stefan Koomen from the City of Casey to hear the views of the Outer Melbourne Councils on the pros and cons from the budget for this rapidly growing area. Mayor of Mildura Rural City Council, Cr Ali Cupper discusses what is happening in the north west of the state, and gives a frank assessment of how the budget has fallen short for regional communities and ways the council are educating their community on the division...
People in this episode
Host: Chris Eddy
Guests: Stefan Koomen, Ali Cupper
Topics covered
- state budget
- local government
- regional communities
- council assessment
- Outer Melbourne
Keywords
- state budget
- local government
- regional communities
- City of Casey
- Mildura Rural City Council
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Casey, Mildura Rural City Council
Places: Victoria
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