Local Government Research Network
The Local Government Research Network (LGRN) is a network promoting best practice research and policy development within the 79 Local Government authorities in Victoria, Australia. The network is coordinated by members of the Spatial Information and Research Branch of the Department of Planning and Community Development.
Relevant links for LGRN
 | Local Connections online is a quarterly newsletter for those involved in local government research and policy. The articles cover planned research, results or experiences of research which have been completed recently, evaluation of programs, research partnerships or other collaborations, and other activities which support the development of policy through research. |
 | To join the Local Government Research network please email spatialanalysis.research@dpcd.vic.gov.au and to submit articles for our quarterly newsletter please email us at local.connections@dpcd.vic.gov.au |
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Other related links
Local Government and ABS is a quarterly newsletter provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to help the Local Government Sector easily find information on the ABS website for planning and other community servicing decisions. To access current and previous copies of Statistics Victoria, as well as many other ABS newsletters - Go to the ABS web site and Choose News from the menu bar, then go to Newsletters.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) as changes are being made.