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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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- Local Government News Roundup
Deadlock broken, budget showdown, and an affront to local democracy - #598
Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Council workers march of the Victorian Parliament Mornington Peninsula’s mayoral deadlock broken…
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Broken funding model, bin-top basket spread, and a mayor ghosted - #597
Send us Fan Mail On the Local Government News Roundup today: Victoria’s library funding “broken” as fringe councils boom Bin-top basket recycling spreads…
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Benched again, red fleet win, and gutter politics - #596
Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: New allegations in the Hepburn Council court saga Wyndham’s mayor digs in further A Knox…
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Rubbish move, ICAC grilling, and a failed transparency push - #595
Send us Fan Mail On the Local Government News Roundup today: Merri-bek moving to fortnightly rubbish collection Mornington Peninsula to transition out of aged…
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An ineffective taskforce, waiver rejected, and Operation Navarra continues - #594
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today: Glen Eira looks at transferring ownership of residential aged care facility A call for greater Victorian government…
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Suspension invalid, election delay, and a governance plan - #593
Send us Fan Mail Breaking news today on the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor’s suspension ruled invalid by the Supreme Court A six month delay for South…
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Honours, disputes, tree vandalism and an election twist - #592
Send us Fan Mail On the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: This year’s Kings Birthday Honourees from local government across Australia A…
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A forged signature, a cyber attack, and an atrocious price tag - #591
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode: Council leaders sleeping out to highlight homelessness A former CEO admits forging a signature on her employment contract…
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Mayoral deadlock, rates shock and a Tasmanian shake-up - #560
Send us Fan Mail Coming up on the podcast today: A dramatic adjournment after a split mayoral vote on the Mornington Peninsula Ararat’s CEO announces his…
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A stark warning, a biased decision, and a call for clarity - #589
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A council on the brink - a stark warning for Kingston Council Victorian council workers…
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Governance emergency, urgent demands, and alleged undue influence - #588
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today: Victorian Councils press their advocacy priorities - with hooning, road conditions and police numbers among the demands A…
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Public shaming, demolition and decommissioning, and a mayoral exodus - #587
Send us Fan Mail Today on the Roundup: More pressure on Wyndham’s mayor Moyne councillors make a difficult decision Historic saleyards to be decommissioned in…
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Blurred lines, voting fraud, and a surveillance culture - #586
Send us Fan Mail On the Local Government News Roundup today: No end in sight for Wyndham’s mayoral saga Councillors slam an MP’s blurring of “fact and fiction”…
Local Government News RoundupSpecial Edition: Local Government's Perfect Storm, with Rum Charles
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Rum Charles, a veteran consultant and trainer who has worked with over…
Local Government News RoundupSpecial Edition - the ABCD and Beyond of Local Government
Send us Fan Mail Today on Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for…
Local Government News RoundupSpecial Edition: Community Safety and Crime Prevention, with Martin Taylor
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Martin Taylor, a barrister, solicitor, and councillor at the City of…
Local Government News RoundupSpecial Edition: Councils on the Frontline of the Homelessness Crisis
Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined by Andrew Clarke, a senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of New South Wales, to discuss a…
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Pink Ops clique, a stunning backflip, and unnecessary secrecy - #585
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today: A mixed bag for councils in the Federal Budget ICAC probes a Pink Ops clique at Parramatta Council A Queensland mayor goes on…
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Inquiry begins, police snub rejected, and a seismic shift in local politics - #584
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: ICAC Parramatta Council inquiry opens today Yarra Council reportedly set to drop a…
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Media ban, inland rail shock, and “monster mergers” - #583
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Hawkesbury Council’s controversial media ban The latest South Australian Council CEO…
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Quorum crisis, a missed opportunity, and a surprise career move - #582
Send us Fan Mail On the Local Government News Roundup today: Resignations trigger a quorum crisis in WA A Council CEO’s surprise career move Chapel Street…
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Resignation bombshell, boycotts and by-elections - #581
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today: Marsh wins Nepean, triggering a by-election on the Mornington Peninsula Wyndham’s leadership crisis deepens, with councillor…
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Viral resignation, funding feud, and a mayoral blast - #580
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today: A councillor’s dramatic mid-meeting resignation goes viral A monitor appointed after a troubling psychosocial investigation…
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No-confidence, bombshell resignation, and teen takeovers - #579
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today: Wyndham’s mayor digs in, as the council passes a no-confidence motion A Tasmanian mayor drops a political bombshell Gold…
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Shock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency - #578
Send us Fan Mail Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A shock Council CEO resignation A two month suspension for a Hobart councillor A mayor…
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Censure, corruption inquiry, and unavoidable trade-offs - #577
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Fair Work ruling set to hit Councils’ bottom lines a corruption inquiry announced a…
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“Lower the temperature,” dysfunctional councillors, and a landslide win - #576
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: a landslide win for Newcastle’s new Lord Mayor councillors plan a motion of…
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Resignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole - #575
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A string of CEO resignations, affecting four states A $15M court decision with…
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Shock suspension, hidden camera breach, and a “nonsensical” decision - #574
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The shock suspension of a municipal building surveyor Police called after hidden cameras…
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A mayor under scrutiny, the toll of abuse, and a “wooden spoon” controversy - #573
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A local government minister in hot water over a throwaway commentMore councillor…
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Protests and petitions, and non-lethal nudging - #572
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Protests and a petition as Kiama Council considers budget cuts A former Council CEO…
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Sickening reference, industrial action and a 4 day week back on the agenda - #571
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Pressure mounts on a city mayor to resign A NSW council floats a plan for a four day…
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Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors - #570
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Pressure builds on a newly elected mayor to step down A South Australian Council CEO…
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Court date, CEO reinstated, and an unsettling crime wave - #569
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Criminal proceedings against a CEO and Councillor hit court in Ballarat Two councillor…
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A stern rebuke, election fail, and a Solitaire scandal - #568
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Palestinian flag is coming down in Darebin A leadership crisis at the City of Ryde…
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Deadlock broken, rules tightened, and fuel concerns - #567
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Deadlock broken - Wyndham finally elects a new mayor Controversial policy updates go…
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Five Years of the Roundup, plus reforms, recommendations and reflections - #566
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The number of councillors to be cut in Tasmania, as the government unveils new sector…
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Mayoral deadlock, wild admissions, and a leadership crisis - #565
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayoral deadlock in Wyndham Yarra’s mayor makes wild admissions while trying to get an…
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By-election, harassment charges, and freight bottlenecks - ft.Steve Krieg #564
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A resignation triggers a by-election for Latrobe City Council An inquest postponed over…
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Artwork apology, rate cap shake up, and personal attacks condemned - ft. Diane Kalen-Sukra #563
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Council worker convicted of fraud appeals his jail sentence An apology to artists…
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Criminal charges, council mergers, and a four day work week - #562
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A councillor and a CEO served with alleged criminal charges New CEOs appointed at…
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Contract renewals, sector reforms, and a new arena - ft. Fabian Dattner, #561
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councils react to new visitor fees for an international tourism icon CEO contract…
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More suspensions, landmark legal ruling, and CEO sacked - #560
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Two more Victorian councillors to be suspended Mayors speak out - Local distress over…
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Industrial standoff, budget blackhole, and a paid beach parking plan - #559
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Predictions of a messy industrial standoff across eight Melbourne councils A super…
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Ex mayor charged, brotherly leadership, and another monitor - ft. Stephen Yarwood #558
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An ex suburban Melbourne mayor facing sexual assault charges - but his identity cannot…
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Skills shortage, debate rejections, feral pigs and corellas - #557
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Concerns over council finances persist, as the Victorian government’s Big Build is…
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Merger smackdown, mayors for Parliament, and Australia Day differences - #556
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Inner Melbourne mayors float a potential merger, and get a smackdown from the Premier A…
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Suspended mayor, failed merger plan, and market failure - ft. Robert Hicks #555
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The mayor of one of Victoria’s largest councils suspended for one month Wangaratta…
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Improper tax grab, transparency questions, and a test of municipal agility - #554
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Wyndham Council demands refund over an "improper land tax grab" Indigo Shire shuts down…
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GP blow, costly blunder, and 4 day week reversal - #533
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Excitement turns to disappointment as Bass Coast loses the MotoGP to South Australia A…
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Grand Prix win, rate peg applications, and costly dump fires - ft Frank Wilkie #552
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Success for a community campaign to keep the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip…
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Suspended, cleared, nominated and investigated - #551
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A one month suspension for a Southern Grampians councillor Predictions Mornington…
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Misconduct, oversight, disruption and scrutiny - #550
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Bendigo councillor ordered to apologise after a misconduct finding Queenscliffe’s new…
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“Field of Dreams”, mooted merger, and mayor conduct breaches - #549
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Controversial flag policies on the agenda for two Melbourne councils Wangaratta’s $5M…
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“Dismissive and out of touch”, IBAC complaint, and suspended CEO - #548
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An alleged complaint against the Victorian Local Government Minister North Sydney’s…
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Sell-off pushback, rail frustration, and a blast from Batman - #547
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Stricter rules on Victorian councils for collection of unpaid rates Planning reforms…
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Data centre warning, CEOs depart, and councillors reprimanded - ft. Greg McDonald #546
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An urgent call for action on data centres Legal threats over grant funding at a…
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Re-election bids, cash flow problems, and procedural errors - #545
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Melbourne’s Lord Mayor flags a new approach to tackling the cost of vandalism A call…
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"Game of chicken", concerning trend, and 4 day week first - ft. Jonathon Marsden #544
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councils in a “game of chicken” with the state government Wyndham calls out a spate of…
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Australia Day controversies, merger ambush, and councillor suspensions - #543
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An urgent call for action on bushfire support A NSW councillor under fire for…