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VLGA Connect

Victorian Local Governance Association

Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.

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69:11

TGU: The one with the lot - e-scooters, high fives,...

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2024/08/16

This week, the TGU panel looks at a surprise move to ban hired e-scooters in Melbourne; a councillor resignation preceding an arbiter misconduct ruling; a municipal monitor for Horsham; a high five commotion in Yarra Ranges; interesting Notices of Motion from the past week; an innovative housing project; an interesting FOI decision; a monumental nomination debacle in New South Wales and much, much more.Plus Rhys Thomas’s analysis of the draft model Code of Conduct and other materials currentl...

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48:41

TGU: “You’re being verbose!”

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2024/08/09

In what has been a heartbreaking week for the local government sector, Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid discuss the latest in the sector in this week's TGU. This week, the devastating passing of two sitting councillors, a new model Code of Conduct is out for consultation, a contentious heritage proposal raises temperatures at Boroondara Council, the status of the CFMEU’s Fair Work Commission application to represent Greater Geelong workers, budget troubles at a Horsham Rural City C...

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60:44

TGU: Making a stand against abuse

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2024/08/02

This week on TGU, Greater Geelong Council CEO Ali Wastie makes a stand in court against gendered abuse;A call for more resourcing for the Local Government Inspectorate;An extension of the term for municipal monitors at Moonee Valley, while the Minister rejects a call for a monitor at Northern Grampians;A CEO defends the editing of a council meeting recording;And new CEO appointments in regional Victoria.Rhys Thomas discusses the rules around election signage and pulls out another Olympic anec...

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64:14

TGU: A new wave of transparency

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2024/07/26

Chris Eddy, Julie Reid and Tony Raunic return to brighten your Friday with the latest in local government news! This week the panel discuss, the first Victorian council to open briefing sessions to the public, the cost of asbestos clean up across parks in Hobsons Bay revealed, a councillor wants a municipal monitor appointed, e-scooters here to stay, the latest on Liverpool’s battle with the NSW State Government and a unique new governance model unveiled for a council that has been under...

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51:15

TGU: Shouty and sweary shenanigans

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2024/07/19

Today, the sector mourns the passing of a local government legend;a likely suspension looms for Liverpool Council as a public inquiry is announced; a misconduct finding against a councillor at Port Phillip; the on-again, off-again filming of The Block in Daylesford is back on;And a controversy over a proposal to change a council’s Acknowledgement of Country.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (...

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62:15

TGU: Climate emergency planning, compensation,...

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2024/07/12

The TGU team return with the latest in this week's local government news. This week, another municipal monitor appointed to a Victorian council, an interstate Council CEO appointment with a Victorian and sporting connection, Melbourne Councils in the news over flood modelling and climate emergency planning, the rise of abusive behaviour towards elected officials and council staff raises concerns in Tasmania and New Zealand.And Rhys Thomas joins us to talk about the nuances of the elevati...

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65:01

TGU: Rats, scumbags, and a fake process

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2024/07/05

On TGU this week, the panel unpacks recent conduct decisions at Brimbank City Council; a former councillor avoids a jail sentence; a long term councillor resigns and a high profile CEO announces retirement; councils cracking down on an unsafe EV charging practice; and the mayor locked out of town hall for 3 and a half years. Plus Rhys Thomas updates on the passage of new conduct legislation and the use of gendered language at Victorian councils.Support the Show.To learn more about the events,...

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44:07

TGU: An unusual set-up, and a fraught space

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2024/07/05

On TGU today, Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor;Melbourne’s west mayors react to the Airport Rail Link mediation outcomeConcerns over Suburban Rail Loop planning, and integrity issues raised at two Melbourne councilsWe’ve had a Council CEO resignation this weekAnd Townsville’s embattled mayor was back at work this week, reigniting calls for his resignationPlus we’ll check in with Rhys Thomas who has been in Canberra this week for the National General Assembly.Support the Show.To learn more ...

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65:09

TGU: Rats, scumbags, and a fake process

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2024/06/28

On TGU this week, the panel unpacks recent conduct decisions at Brimbank City Council; a former councillor avoids a jail sentence; a long term councillor resigns and a high profile CEO announces retirement; councils cracking down on an unsafe EV charging practice; and the mayor locked out of town hall for 3 and a half years. Plus Rhys Thomas updates on the passage of new conduct legislation and the use of gendered language at Victorian councilss.Support the Show.To learn more about the events...

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57:14

TGU: A slightly creeping grandiosity

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2024/06/21

This week, on TGU Chris Eddy, Julie Reid and Nick Miller chat about the new Victorian Government conduct reforms made law, draft housing targets for all Victorian councils announced, Port Phillip, Yarra, Greater Geelong councils in the news, Community Satisfaction Survey results released and a 1 metre long ballot paper for a by-election in Canada.Rhys Thomas returns to reveal the “mystery of the missing municipality” on the anniversary of Council amalgamations in Victoria.Sponsored by Hunt &a...

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59:37

TGU: “There’s always a fool to be had… perhaps!”

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2024/06/14

This week the TGU panel discusses recent media reports about interventions at Victorian councils; local government elections targeted by more extremist candidates; Merri-bek Council’s proposal to double rates for landlords; a new Chair Administrator and a long term councillor to step aside; the council ordered to return $36M to the government; and a councillor’s unfortunate exposure during an online council meeting.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offere...

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48:15

TGU: Governance concerns and the return of Christmas

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2024/06/07

Join the TGU team for a look at the week’s local government news, including a councillor suspension for serious misconduct; governance concerns at Brimbank; a coffee van row prompts calls for the amalgamation of Queenscliffe borough; the return of a merry Christmas at Stonnington; an update on the passage of conduct reforms through Parliament; and a look at anomalies in electoral roll legislation ahead of Victorian council elections in October. TGU is sponsored by Hunt & Hunt LawyersSuppo...

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52:59

TGU: Reforms, boundaries and keeping an open mind

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2024/05/31

Chris Eddy and Julie Reid are joined by Nick Miller from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers for this week’s panel discussion on the week’s local government news, including new legislation, wards boundaries, an arbiter decision, housing challenges, planning winners and much more. Plus, introducing a new segment with Rhys Thomas reporting on the latest important happenings from the VLGA.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Associ...

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50:29

TGU: Roads, rail and… smelly breweries?

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2024/05/24

On TGU this week, sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, the panel discusses the latest council concerns about funding for state-owned roads; a mayor puts pressure on Melbourne Airport and the government to get serious about an airport rail link; permanent and interim CEO appointments announced; wicked housing problems and collapsing roads; and the neighbours who don't like living next to a brewery.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian...

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46:42

TGU: Pouring cold water on Mickey Mouse

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2024/05/17

This week the TGU panel looks at sector reaction to the Federal Budget; concerns of a massive loss of open space from the state government’s Big Build; a council’s wicked housing problem; the overturning of Cumberland’s controversial library book ban; a capital city mayor takes issue with her own council’s decision; and much more of the week’s local government news.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VL...

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57:36

TGU: A ‘disappointing’ State budget, waste dilemmas,...

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2024/05/10

On TGU this week, the panel looks at sector reaction to the Victorian State Budget; yet another Council has a monitor installed; CEO announcements; waste collection dilemmas; a council’s controversial library book ban creates backlash; turning off Facebook comments; and Jeremy Clarkson upsets his local council again.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact u...

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45:33

TGU: “It’s a nasty problem”

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2024/05/03

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41:13

TGU: "It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”

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2024/04/26

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58:42

TGU: “An illusion that dissipates fairly quickly”

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2024/04/19

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45:42

TGU: Monitors, asbestos and pushing back on...

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2024/04/12

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