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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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20:34

E-scooter ban, vegetation levy, and disgraceful...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/08/13

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Melbourne City Council pulls the pin on hire e-scootersA municipal monitor appointed to Horsham councilA council alliance grouping relaunched under a new nameA Melbourne council to explore a new levy to combat the practice of moon scapingLiverpool Council awaits a decision on its legal fight against the state governmentA warning from ICAC ahead of council elections next monthThe NSW council that has passed a motion co...

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20:08

Vale Bob Redden, CFMEU pulls pin, and mayor arrested

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/08/11

Send us a Text Message.In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup,The second sudden death of a Victorian councillor in one weekThe CFMEU pulls the pin on its bid to represent Geelong council workersElection campaign donations in the spotlightA mayor arrested and charged with domestic violence offencesA new collaboration agreement for the NSW state and local governmentA Queensland council in dispute with the state governmentand a UK councillor in custody amid allegations of inciting ...

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22:35

Contentious heritage, recycling changes, and mayoral...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A heritage nomination process at a Melbourne council prompts claims of racismNew recycling standards set to change what you can put in your binsA call for urgent transport improvements in Melbourne’s northLiverpool’s case against the NSW government underway in courtMore strife for incumbent mayors at Sydney councilsQueensland council workers the latest to take strike actionA new pay deal for Gold Coast council workerA...

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22:36

Vale Sarah Carter, plus budget troubles and the end...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/08/06

Send us a Text Message.Today on the Local Government News Roundup:The shock death of a local government star from Melbourne’s westBudget troubles continue at Horsham councilStormwater drainage concerns in Yarra Ranges, Nominations open for council elections in NSW, as more incumbent mayors bow outWorkers walk off the job in Upper Lachlan ShireControversial new meeting rules come into force at Brisbane City CouncilA long running legal battle comes to an end in Queensland.A new attempt to ...

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20:40

No monitor, EPA alert, and councillor sanctioned

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/08/04

Send us a Text Message.On the Monday 5th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup:No monitor for Northern GrampiansAn historic joint meeting of three northeast councils plannedWarrnambool set for its biggest ever live music eventAlarm about alleged falsified environmental samples on development sites in NSWA council at odds over its alcohol for councillors policyA South Australian council goes to court to protect its dataA state government backs away from statewide cat registration...

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26:12

Regional crisis, legal actions, and CEOs appointed

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd August 2024:Councils across the country react to the Rex Airlines crisisCEO appointments for two regional Victorian councilsA CEO defends the editing of a council meeting recordingParramatta claims a win at NCAT over one its own councillorsA Sydney council to remove poker machines from venues it ownsLegal action tipped for Townsville’s mayor against the council, andDetails of a Qld CEO’s mysterious departure revealedthe bigge...

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40:32

Court stand, transparency rejected, and a view tax

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/30

Send us a Text Message.Today on the Local Government News Roundup:A council CEO makes a stand in court against gendered abuseA controversial planning decision in Port Phillip to be challenged at VCATDog owners warned after a spate of attacks in Victorian and Queensland LGAsA call for more resourcing for Victoria’s local government inspectorateA Sydney councillor taking her council to the Supreme CourtA so-called ‘view tax’ catches Gold Coast apartment owners by surpriseA controversial wind fa...

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21:45

Extension, un-retirement, a court win and a refusal

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/28

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:An extension of time for monitors at Moonee ValleyNorthern Grampians Council returns serve to a councillor’s call for a monitorGlen Eira hails a win for the community with a new cycling projectA retiring former mayor un-retiresLiverpool Council claims a win in round one against the State GovernmentA Queensland deputy mayor eyes a seat in State ParliamentDorset Council awaits a minister’s ruling after a Board of Inquir...

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38:14

Open briefings, monitor call, and a procurement...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.On the Friday 26th July edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A Victorian council set to open its briefing sessions to the publicThe high cost of asbestos clean-up in the western suburbs revealedUnhappy rural councillors make controversial callsA deputy mayor resigns three months out from electionsSydney councils in the news, as Liverpool goes to court, and police are called to Canterbury BankstownIn Queensland, strike action and a senior staff exodus making news...

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22:51

Rate freeze, retirement, and a stinking Scottish summer

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/23

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for 24th July 2024:A rate freeze explored as a metro mayor calls for changes to rate cappingA regional mayor announces retirementLiverpool confirms it will legally challenge suspension by the state governmentThe plan to bring a council out of a long period of administrationA raft of recommendations to be implemented after a review of Queensland’s council electionsA call for a greater role for councils in planning renewable energy pro...

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21:18

Legal injunction, by-election cancelled, and saving...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/21

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A crackdown on boats on beaches on the Mornington PeninsulaCouncils unite in calling for a rethink of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link timelineLiverpool Council to consider a legal injunction against the NSW government’s suspension planA new mayor for a regional NSW Council, and a CEO to departA major water project in limbo in QueenslandA South Australian council has a change of heart about a tourism iconAlice Springs ...

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22:04

Liverpool inquiry and potential suspension, and a...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 19th July 2024:A public inquiry and likely suspension for Liverpool CouncilA finding of misconduct against a Port Phillip councillorA proposal to turn off billboards overnight in the City of MelbourneA dramatic increase in illegal dumping reports raises concernsDog waste bags present an environmental issue on the Gold CoastDefamation warnings at Adelaide City Councilthe capital city mayor heading to Harvard a rural m...

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42:49

An oversight, an ejection, and the wisdom of the crowd

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/16

Send us a Text Message.On the 17th July 2024 edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Frankston stands by its decision to fine a resident who filled a hole on council landIt’s budget take 2 at Warrnambool after an administrative oversightA former mayor ejected from a Council meeting over a stunt with a propA mayor withdraws a controversial motion to vary an Acknowledgement of CountryProposed cuts to library services draw protests at a regional councilResidents mobilise to save an icon in ...

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34:15

A local government legend passes, plus appointments,...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/14

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:The sector mourns the passing of a local government legendMore on the decision that paved the way for The Block to come to DaylesfordConcerns about missing documents in the government investigation of Liverpool CouncilCouncil CEO appointments and resignations, and mayoral apologiesA UK council to walk back a new bin system after recent electionsPlus Councils warn of dire consequences from a government water buy-back p...

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21:47

Another monitor, league tables, and the rising tide...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2024:Colac Otway becomes the latest Victorian Council to have a monitor installedYarra adopts an ambitious new climate emergency planIt’s official - The Block is coming to DaylesfordNew speed limits unveiled in SydneyA celebrated Australian soccer identity honoured by a NSW councilA permanent CEO appointed for Noosa CouncilA new organisation structure unveiled at Moreton Bay City CouncilSome Perth councils rein in their...

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22:53

A Fair Work Commission showdown, a shambolic process,...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/09

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A union’s attempted move into local government lands in the Fair Work CommissionCouncils consider flood modelling showing thousands of properties at riskBoroondara’s fight for more government compensation over NE LinkA shambolic general manager recruitment process leads to a heated council meetingA controversial artwork removed from display after threats of violenceFighting hooning and illegally dumped wasteA walkout ...

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18:48

Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/07

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024:A compromise on an above-ground station may have put the Melbourne Airport Rail Link back on trackMelbourne’s new Lord Mayor declares his candidacy for electionRural councils urge the federal government to reconsider water buy-backsCalls for an urgent inquiry into youth mental health services A council’s call for a new ambulance station in the wake of concerning waiting times dataLiverpo...

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20:21

Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/04

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024:Council frustrations with Suburban Rail Loop planningIntegrity concerns raised over grant funding at two Melbourne councilsGreater Geelong’s mayor to visit South KoreaAlarming figures from a police blitz on family violence offencesA critical waste management issue in SydneyNSW housing reforms delayedThree Kiama councillors respond after being referred to ICAC by their Council CEO.Townsville’s mayor returns to work, ...

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20:15

Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 2024:A call on IBAC to investigate a community donation schemeMelbourne’s 105th Lord Mayor sworn inA CEO and a Mayor resignA former mayor to contest the next federal electionLocal government converges on Canberra for the National General AssemblyA council CEO refers three councillors to ICACA QLD mayor charged with domestic violence offencesA spaceman to descend on PerthAnd a UK councillor found guilty of gross misconduc...

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30:05

Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a...

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2024/06/30

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 2024:Councils call for action on airport railResistance to a plan to cover a massive infrastructure funding shortfallThe launch of a study of the councillor experienceCalls for a public enquiry into Liverpool councilSydney councils refuse to abandon ticketless parking finesStaff praised for bravery in the face of terrifying incidentA warning from Brisbane Council over the government’s 50-cent fare trialThe US council se...

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