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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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23:06

“Hateful narratives”: a world first strategy, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/09/04

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Charges laid after seven years of Operation SandonMayors facing down discrimination and hateful narrativesA world first anti-semitism strategy launchedShoalhaven Council rejects claims of a toxic cultureA council under pressure to change its community visionA general manager appointment, and another councillor resignationNZ Police accused of inaction over online death threats against councillors, andThe growing resistance mo...

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20:17

“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/09/02

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representativesCouncils push back on electricity reforms, lifeguard funding and planning call-insRural NSW councils look to the future after devastating economic blowsA council’s planned tribute to rock band AC/DCStriking staff to be locked out from today in Townsvilleand commissioners appointed and the remaining councillors removed from the troubled ...

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21:49

Sweeping meeting changes, a censure overturned, and...

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2025/08/31

Send us a text Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Another council raises concerns about a surprise renewable energy zone proposalAn urgent call for animal foster carers in GippslandSweeping changes announced for council meetings in NSWA censured Parramatta councillor’s court winA Council GM un-resigns and gets a new five year dealCouncils rejectingphone tower proposalsThe toll mounts from a stubborn algal bloom in South Australiaand the city looking to limit resident’s smartphone use...

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26:53

Dog attack alarm, funding wins, and more industrial...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/28

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Alarm over a disturbing increase in dog attacks in East GippslandThe growth of data centres raises water concerns in HumeAn admission that a controversial roundabout should never have been builtFunding wins for five regional NSW CouncilsCompensation calls for sacked Ipswich councillors rejectedIndustrial action launched against a Tasmanian councilA long serving South Australian council CEO to step downA Port Hedland councill...

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25:14

Council shutdown, charged Mayor stands aside, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/26

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Alpine Shire Council shuts down as a police manhunt continuesA metro mayor facing charges stands asideMany Melbourne councils predicted to fall short of government housing targetsSydney councils at odds with the state government over planning proposalsGovernment intervention looms for two WA councilsCEO appointments and resignations in Victoria and New South WalesConcerns over leaked details of a CEO’s employment conditionsC...

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22:39

Kingston monitors, tight mayoral contests, and a...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/24

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Monitors announced for KingstonMoorabool’s toxic waste fight with the EPA continuesA waste-to-energy surprise in HumeA former mayor attempts a by-election comebackA NSW councillor fails to block a second suspensionNT mayoral election counts on a knife-edgeSurprising recommendations for a boundary change in SAand trio of Tasmanian councillors hit back at hurtful online claimsplus more of the latest news from across the world ...

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25:00

Levy discontent, demerger referendum, and a major...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/21

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Levy discontent grows as rates notices go outA council’s major restructure plan announcedCasey Council backtracks on controversial local lawsAnother potential NSW council demerger moves a step closerSweeping reforms announced for council elections in South AustraliaAn historic appointment for Western Australian local governmentplus executive appointments, resignations and election results from across the countryplus more of ...

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16:57

Overwhelmed and Overworked: Addressing Burnout in...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/16

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of burnout and overwhelm within local government. Join us as we explore insights from Zoe Dattner, CEO of the Dattner Group, who shares stories and findings from a recent event focused on the relentless drive to do more with less. Discover the risks of this growing pressure, the impact on strategic goals, and practical tools like the "three lens filter" to help navigate these challenges. Find out how local government leaders are ...

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44:57

Well Travelled Executive Series #12 - Michael Tudball

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/09

Send us a text Another insightful episode in the Well Travelled Executive Series, featuring Michael Tudball, a seasoned leader in local government. From his beginnings in audit and risk to becoming a council CEO, Michael shares his unique journey through various councils across Victoria. Discover his experiences as a mayor, his passion for community development, and his strategic roles in economic growth and infrastructure. Michael's story is a testament to dedication and leadership in shapin...

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27:16

Reprogramming Local Government (Generative AI in Action)

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/08/02

Send us a text In this special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy explores how generative AI is beginning to transform councils in Victoria. This episode features real-world stories of councils trialling AI chatbots, document search tools, and AI agents, as well as bold discussions about what might come next – from robot building inspectors to AI-supported service delivery. Guests include James Plozza from Warrnambool City Council, Broderick McIntyre from Greater B...

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40:56

Well Travelled Executive Series #11 - Rebecca McKenzie

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/26

Send us a text In this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia. Rebecca shares her insights on the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of diversity in governance, and the highlights and challenges of her career to date. Discover how her HR background shaped her approach to leadership and why fostering diversity is crucial fo...

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27:14

Final warning, inquiry revelations, and a formal caution

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/22

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A final warning over a controversial sea wall in FrankstonTwo rural councils challenge the Victorian Government over drought funding inequitiesMaribyrnong Council the latest to consider funding private security measuresMore revelations from the Liverpool Council public inquiryThe cost to ratepayers of a failed council merger revealedA major sporting infrastructure setback in RedlandA formal caution for a Tasmanian councillor...

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28:02

Misconduct allegation dismissed, formal frustration,...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/20

Send us a text On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor’s misconduct complaint against a councillor dismissedWhitehorse council’s multi-million dollar fight with SRLBuloke formalises its frustration with the state governmentA wave of demerger optimism in NSWRising Tide stands firm on protest plans in NewcastleSunshine Coast Council bypassed over festival developmentA Council’s large rate increase prompts a call for legislative changeAnd a Tasmanian mayor fa...

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25:35

Dangerous precedent, Council raided, and demerger...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/17

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCATA council and union meet to discuss workplace culture concernsA sacked street sweeper wins compensation, and is now considering a tilt at federal politicsA dramatic raid on a Sydney councilThe green light for a demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai CouncilA marathon Council meeting fails to come to a decision on mayoral misconduct allegationsand the heavy toll of van...

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25:12

Agency underfunded, dangerous dogs, and a shock...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/15

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Claims of underfunding from another Victorian integrity agencyA council’s call for stronger powers to act on dangerous dogsA councillor demanding a public apology from her councilLiverpool’s public inquiry gets underwayA NSW mayor calls out keyboard warriorsA shock resignation from a Qld Council CEOControversial new Council by-laws under attack in South Australiaand a local government member association CEO is moving onPlus ...

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23:37

Toothless tiger, un-Australian planning rules, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/13

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government inspectorateCouncillors brand planning changes “un-Australian”A Councillor fails in a bid to overturn a three month suspensionFurther delays in a Council’s General Manager appointment processA QLD mayor cleared again of conduct breach allegationsA controversial Council website to be overhauleda WA council sounds the alarm on coastal erosionNedland...

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26:10

$1.5B cost-shift, costly legal disputes, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/10

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Moorabool puts it case to VCAT over an EPA clean up orderA fight to stop a proposed new McDonald’s restaurant in DarebinThe Victorian Government denies a council’s kangaroo harvesting requestA new report puts a number on government cost-shiftingA tragedy in Townsville involving a council waste truckThe cost of councillor conduct legal disputes revealed in Adelaideand the council amalgamation debate reignites in Western Austr...

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26:56

Punching down, a suspension, and an imminent dissolution

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Turmoil in Perth as a councillor exodus triggers a council’s dismissalA council challenges the EPA at VCATA suspension for a veteran Merri-bek councillorA mayor’s anger over anti-semitic attacks in MelbourneCEO resignations and appointments, and a failed recruitmentA mayor’s relief as a high profile murder trial concludesA Queensland council’s 25 per cent rate increaseand more local government news from across Australia and ...

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21:44

Hateful attacks condemned, toxic claims rejected, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/06

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Hateful attacks condemnedClaims of a toxic council workforce rejectedReaction to new drought support measuresA disappointing state government funding cutAn innovative road reconstruction project failsA dramatic change coming to Sydney’s skylineAnother NSW Council CEO resignationA former Queensland mayor plans a comebackand Perth councils put on notice by the governmentPlus more local government news from across Australia and...

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38:59

Closing the loophole, poor communication, and...

Local Government News Roundup ·

2025/07/03

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levyA council’s planned exit from maternal and child health servicesA grant loophole closes on the Mornington PeninsulaViolent incidents shut down a Council libraryA mayor’s war on visual pollutionA council’s warning for pet owners after three dog deathsTwo high profile mayors announce future plansShocking mismanagement of a WA council revealedAnd council tax arrears in Britain reach a...

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