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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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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...

Local Government News Roundup ·

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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22:13

Ex councillor sentenced, failed rescission motions,...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/27

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A former councillor pleads guilty to stealing votes and escapes jail timeCouncils unite against an attempted CFMEU infiltrationA long-serving councillor resignsAttempts to overturn controversial decisions failCouncils crackdown on an unsafe EV charging practiceA high-profile Council CEO makes a surprise announcementA UK Council CEO charged with drug and drink driving offencesPlus lots more news from around the world o...

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21:27

A backdown, a "land grab", and a pigeon problem

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/25

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 26th June 2024:A council turns to FOI for information on a major development proposalThe city of Melbourne to sell its Citywide waste businessA reversal on a controversial CEO delegation increaseA failed push for LGA boundary changes in SydneyPolitical interference concerns at the CEO level in NSWA mayor in hospital; and another referred to an integrity watchdogA new CEO appointedA NZ Councillor’s offensive rant p...

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20:41

From Minister to CEO, bus argy bargy, and other...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/23

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A proposed increase to a CEO’s delegation under scrutinyA controversial high-rise development set to be approved for Box HillA regional council’s major project under threat from trespassing and theftA first-of-its-kind development levy proposed by a Melbourne councilThe staggering cost of cleaning up illegally dumped tyres across the countryA council rate freeze draws concern from community and governmentA war of word...

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23:09

Suspended, dismayed, dismissed and ejected

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/20

Send us a Text Message.Today on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 21 June 2024:A councillor misconduct ruling leads to a three week suspensionVictorian conduct reforms become lawDismay on the border over a hospital project delayLiverpool’s sacked CEO launches Supreme Court actionProtestors ejected as tensions escalate on the Gold CoastA territory council dismissedA CEO becomes a GMA conduct matter dismissed in QueenslandAnd another large NZ council votes to leave the sector’s peak...

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22:35

Flawed approach, reforms amended, and legal action...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/18

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Victorian sector reaction to proposed new housing targetsResistance to a CFMEU infiltration at Greater GeelongNew conduct reforms pass the upper house with amendmentsHornsby Shire considers legal action against the NSW governmentRenewed calls for Townsville’s mayor to step down about another social media outburstA Council GM appointed and a CEO resigns to head interstatePlus the first-ever directly elected mayor of Li...

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22:39

Housing targets, suburb transfer, and counting dog poop

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/16

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 17th June 2024:New housing targets revealed for Victorian councilsA radical proposal to transfer parts of the City of Melbourne to neighbouring municipalitiesA privacy breach at a Melbourne councilThe 2024 community satisfaction survey results releasedThe Sydney council counting dog poopsA council says NO to a nuclear power plantA Perth council rejects a boundary change proposalAnd the UK council accused of gender pay disc...

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25:24

Landlord double rates, photo scandal twist, and a 17...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/13

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Merri-bek Council agrees to explore higher rates for landlords to fund a reduction for other ratepayersPowercor refuses a Ballarat Council request to meet over a controversial substation projectTwo Capital city mayors champion major reforms to short stay accommodation rulesA Queensland deputy mayor refers herself to the state’s integrity agencyA major regional council investigates a potential data breach after persona...

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21:55

Leaders honoured, a furious mayor, and a former exec...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/11

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Local government leaders among those recognised with King’s Birthday HonoursIndustrial action to be stepped in Ballarat as a pay dispute drags onHornsby Shire’s Mayor and councillors furious over a state government demand to pay back $36MThe new Isaac Regional Council CEO announcedA former Council executive sentenced to prison for fraud and misconduct in public officeTourist attractions in limbo in South Australia as ...

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34:18

Interventions, repayments and retirements

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/10

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A change of Chair announced for Moira Shire’s panel of administratorsThe media spotlight falls on a record number of government interventions at Victorian councilsA Sydney council ordered to hand back $36M to the state governmentMore local government leaders announce retirement ahead of electionsThe City of Newcastle letter-writing scandal re-ignitedNew speaking rules at Brisbane City Council draw criticismA South Aus...

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21:41

A ridiculous stunt, a cancer cluster, and mayors...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/06

Send us a Text Message.On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 7th June 2024:Brimbank Councillors on notice from the Local Government Minister about conduct standardsA Melbourne Council bringing back ChristmasA reprieve for Port Phillip’s private kerbside EV charger trialConcerns of a ‘cancer cluster’ at a Sydney council buildingTownsville’s mayor a no-show at a meeting calling for his removalAnother mayor reportedly been referred to an integrity agencyA WA council loses its 4th CEO ...

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23:40

Serious misconduct suspension, and a no-confidence...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/04

Send us a Text Message.In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 5th June 2024:A Gippsland councillor suspended after a finding of serious misconductStrathbogie Shire mourns the tragic loss of a committee member and former councillorA coffee van decision prompts calls for Queenscliffe council to be replacedA no-confidence motion looms for Townsville’s mayor in the face of more calls to resignA move to rescind the termination of Liverpool council’s CEOThe UK council ad...

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20:32

Mayor refuses to resign, councillor refuses to comply

Local Government News Roundup ·

2024/06/02

Send us a Text Message.Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Unruly councillors on notice at a Melbourne councilFrustrating and disappointing council decisions under scrutinyMore councils take a stand on inappropriate behaviour towards councillors and staffA former peak body CEO puts his hand up for council electionsTownsville’s mayor resisting calls for his resignationA councillor resigns amid claims of a dysfunctional environmentand the councillor who refuses to abide by ruli...

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