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Local Government News Roundup

Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

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21:34

New minister, rate cap announced, and office abolished

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/23

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 24th December 2024:A new local government minister for VictoriaNext year’s rate cap announcedBallarat prepares to support fire fightersThe NSW local government minister defends a proposed ban on private councillor briefing sessionsThe Ipswich garbage collection strike is overCEO appointments in three statesand the UK office of local government to be shut downPlus more news from across the world of local government.Victorian Local Governan...

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28:34

Stand up for the mayor - plus monitors, CEOs and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/18

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 19th December 2024:More monitor appointments extendedAnother Council reverses course on Australia DayAs councils hold their first meetings of the new term, advocacy positions are reaffirmed, and meeting times are reviewedA serious financial crisis at LiverpoolA performance improvement order flagged for a NSW councilNew CEO appointments in NSW and Queenslandand major local government reforms announced in the UK and New ZealandAlso today, c...

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17:32

Demerger off, flouride rejected, and a mayoral walkout

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/12

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 13th December 2024:Monitors extended at BrimbankA new Secretary of DTP announcedA council demerger called offCouncils unite on a Metro fast track callCairns Council says NO to flourideA walkout brings a Tasmanian council meeting to an abrupt endThe end is nigh for Launceston’s popular macaque monkeys, andCouncillors call for Scotland’s largest council to be broken upVictorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisa...

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19:41

Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/11

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024:Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia DayThe first councillor resignation of the new term in VictoriaA push to deal with childcare deserts in the south-westThe Sydney councillor taking his own council to courtA council CEO to depart in Queensland and two new appointments in South AustraliaThe historic equal play claim result at a UK counciland a US council suing two of its members over ‘dysfunctional a...

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17:01

Leaked recording, attack condemned, and planning...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/09

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 9th December 2024:Concerns over a leaked recording of a Council’s confidential discussionsA local mayor condemns last week’s attack on a Jewish synagogueWarrnambool City Council addresses social media controversy about its beloved Maremma dogsA councillor call for a wide ranging review of Newcastle City CouncilFuturistic new e-scooters arrive in TownsvilleA council’s planning officers arrested in the UKand more local government news from ...

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24:01

Councils unite, corrupt conduct finding, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/05

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December:Councils unite on healthcare demandsA council CEO resigns and more senior exec newsA corrupt conduct finding from ICAC against a former council managerDeadlines on housing approvals for Sydney councilsAnother Parliamentary report calls for changes to the council rating system, andA push to remove an acting mayor from officePlus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.Victorian Local Governance AssociationT...

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37:10

Councils get tough, the cost of complaints, and a...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/03

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 4th December 2024:More councils call for action after a State Parliamentary inquiryCouncils get tough on illegal dumping and unregistered cat breedingMore NSW Council General Managers on the way outThe high cost of six code of complaints against one metro Sydney councillorCase dismissed after a no show from a suspended Queensland mayorAn elector poll looming in Hobart over a controversial bike lanes projectA war of words over planning ref...

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37:07

Mayors in action, defamation loss and a new funding...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/12/01

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd December:Newly elected mayors waste no time taking the reinsConcerns about the cultural future of the city of MelbourneAnother surprise resignation from a NSW Council chiefA high profile mayor loses a defamation caseCalls for a Queensland council CEO to be removedA mayor’s social media spend questionedA SA mayor refusing calls to resignA major change to funding arrangements announced for UK councilsAlso today, a major new report calls...

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30:03

Reforms and innovations, and a "demonic" end to a...

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2024/11/28

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 29th November 2024:Alarm bells for council sustainability as a parliamentary inquiry report is releasedA marathon council meeting at Yarra as a new Council team sweeps into powerThe use of municipal monitors at Victorian councils called into questionA council terminates its long term CEO with immediate effectA NSW council’s administration centre shut down after a fire breaks outA huge technology win for the Sunshine CoastThe report into a...

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38:49

Roads plea, scary legal bills, and a personal bodyguard

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/26

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 27th November:The latest mayoral election results from VictoriaA Council CEO announces their resignationCouncils and communities fight for better and safer roadsDemands for transparency at Shoalhaven in the wake of the departure of senior executivesThe “scary” legal fees bill at KiamaA Queensland council cancels NYE midnight fireworksCouncils prepare for a new statewide pet registration system in WAPlus Fabian Dattner on why culture shoul...

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21:12

Cancelled display, fearmongering, and civic vandalism

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/25

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 26th November:Mayoral election season in Victoria enters its final daysA cancelled Christmas display in Melbourne blamed on Council red tapeDelays for Melbourne’s signature Greenline projectNew planning rules to revitalise Sydney’s nightlifeA martial arts champion to receive the Keys to the City of WollongongTwo more Australian councils adopt anti-Covid 19 vaccine motionsA move to overhaul the council candidate nomination process in South...

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25:57

Commissioner call, cost blowout, and a standoff...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/22

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd November 2024:Experienced councillors take on mayoral duties in the latest batch of election resultsA call from rural Victoria for a new Federal Local Government CommissionerSnowy Monaro announces an interim CEO appointmentA major cost blowout for a Sydney council project could lead to substantial rate increasesThe Queensland government suspends a controversial mayor on full payA Tasmanian mayor found in breach of the councillor code...

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30:17

Inquiry push, a new crop of mayors, and legal costs...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/20

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Thursday 21st November:A push to hold an inquiry into the conduct of Victorian council electionsA council civic centre goes into lockdownWe roundup all the latest mayoral election resultsA site secured for a new depot for Kiama CouncilA hefty rate increase proposed at Northern BeachesA council’s legal battles with developers to be brought into the openA Qld mayor defends the public termination of a CEO’s contractand a court orders a Tasma...

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20:38

Complaints rise, councils bypassed, and rumours refuted

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/18

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 19th November 2024:Complaints about the council elections process on the riseMelbourne’s Lord Mayor outlines a first 100 days planMayoral election season in full swing in VictoriaAn overhaul of building approvals for NSW takes councils out of the loopA mayor hits back at online rumoursAn audit raises concerns about termination payouts at a Queensland counciland poor councillor behaviour makes news in New Zealand, the UK and in Canadaplus ...

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38:10

Roundup Extra - Local Government CEO Index with...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/16

Send us a textThe Davidson Local Government CEO Index has been updated for its fourth year, bringing valuable insights from more than 170 council CEOs across the country.The findings reflect the complex challenges and priorities facing local government CEOs in Australia as they navigate post-pandemic recovery, technological changes, and community needs.Today on Roundup Extra we dig deeper into those issues with special guest Justin Hanney, a former local government CEO himself at rural, regio...

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27:34

Vote tampering concerns, target missed, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/14

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 15th November:Suspected vote tampering reported as Victorian council elections come to a closeThe sector falls short on gender equality targets for the state’s councillor cohortNew leadership for the VLGA boardFive more councils elect their mayors and deputy mayors for the new termFallout from the shock resignation of Shoalhaven Council’s CEOOpposition ramps up to the NSW Government’s proposed ban of confidential councillor briefin...

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29:55

Recounts, mayoral elections, and silly discussions

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/12

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 13th November:Recounts delay the declaration of some Council election resultsMayoral elections begin - five to report todayTributes for the outgoing President of the MAV, as the new President steps upThe shock resignation of a NSW Council CEOA council highlights a rural residential aged care crisisMore details of expenses paid on behalf of a former mayor under pressure to resignA former minister to take the reins at Coober PedyA...

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20:33

The final stretch, candidate arrest, and a 4-day work...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/10

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 11th November 2024:The finish line in sight as more election results are announcedQuestions raised about a council’s controversial pre-election decisionA council candidate arrested over allegations of campaign signage theftA poor workplace culture and a staffing crisis alleged at a NSW CouncilPressure mounts on a former Tasmanian mayorAnother code of conduct breach by a Hobart councillorA 78 year old activist hit with a 12 month ba...

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15:11

Special Edition - Election latest, shock results

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/08

Send us a textA special edition of the Local Government News Roundup bringing you the latest results from Victorian council elections. Some shock results as more incumbents, including sitting mayors, are defeated.Victorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillors in good governance. Support the showSupport the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per mo...

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42:03

Provisional results pouring in, news briefs, and a...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/11/07

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:We run through the latest provisional results from council elections across Victoria, which include a few surprisesWe’ll take a brief look at stories making news around the countryAnd in a Roundup Extra Chris is joined by Murrindindi CEO Livia Bonazzi to talk about the funding challenges faced by small rural councilsVictorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillor...

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