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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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Kingston monitors, tight mayoral contests, and a 'gut-wrenching' attack
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Monitors announced for Kingston Moorabool’s toxic waste fight with the EPA continues A…
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Levy discontent, demerger referendum, and a major restructure
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Levy discontent grows as rates notices go out A council’s major restructure plan…
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Overwhelmed and Overworked: Addressing Burnout in Councils
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of burnout and overwhelm within local government. Join us as we explore insights from Zoe…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #12 - Michael Tudball
Send us Fan Mail Another insightful episode in the Well Travelled Executive Series, featuring Michael Tudball, a seasoned leader in local government. From his…
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Reprogramming Local Government (Generative AI in Action)
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy explores how generative AI is beginning to transform councils in…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #11 - Rebecca McKenzie
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council…
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Final warning, inquiry revelations, and a formal caution
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A final warning over a controversial sea wall in Frankston Two rural councils challenge…
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Misconduct allegation dismissed, formal frustration, and demerger optimism
Send us Fan Mail On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor’s misconduct complaint against a councillor dismissed Whitehorse…
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Dangerous precedent, Council raided, and demerger approved
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCAT A council and union…
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Agency underfunded, dangerous dogs, and a shock resignation
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Claims of underfunding from another Victorian integrity agency A council’s call for…
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Toothless tiger, un-Australian planning rules, and suspension upheld
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government…
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$1.5B cost-shift, costly legal disputes, and amalgamation debate reignites
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Moorabool puts its case to VCAT over an EPA clean up order A fight to stop a proposed…
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Punching down, a suspension, and an imminent dissolution
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Turmoil in Perth as a councillor exodus triggers a council’s dismissal A council…
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Hateful attacks condemned, toxic claims rejected, and a dramatic skyline change
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Hateful attacks condemned Claims of a toxic council workforce rejected Reaction to new…
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Closing the loophole, poor communication, and shocking mismanagement
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levy A council’s planned exit from maternal and…
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Intervention granted, a dysfunctional culture laid bare, and a tax-fighting bin chicken
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A win for a metro mayor in court A councillor resignation to trigger another by-election…
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Funding disadvantage, a damn disgrace, and a problematic proposition
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure funding A…
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Unfair dismissal, private security furore, and historic council budgets
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A council worker wins an unfair dismissal case A hard-fought win for Techno Park…
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Dysfunctional budget debacle, mayoral challenge, and a rate cap warning
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolved A mayor’s budget challenge to the rest…
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Procedural vandalism, toxic dysfunction, and a costly decision
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local government…
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Liquor licence loss, democracy returns, and a “toxic” debate
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Another council introduces security measures for its meetings Concerns as councils are…
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Multi-million dollar mistake, job cuts clash, and election bill shock
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councils consider legal options over an unpopular state tax A multi-million dollar…
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Election rejected, concerning loophole, and a trivial complaint crackdown
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: More drama at Golden Plains as a countback winner rejects a spot on the Council Higher…
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Bargaining tension, CEO movements, and a councillor reprimanded
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Contention over a push for multi-council enterprise agreements The ESC releases its…
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Honours, awards, resignations and interventions
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A metro council exploring legal options to challenge the state’s ESV levy A…
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Result stands, flag furore, and a nauseating attack
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Result stands - VCAT rules on fraudulent votes in the city of Knox A flag furore at a…
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Project pushback, alliance pullback, and a cheeky council campaign
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw funding An Acting CEO becomes interim…
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Abhorrent levy, dismissal warning, and CEOs and councils part ways
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A levy pause for farmers and more drought assistance announced - but some councils say…
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A monitor for Hobsons Bay, Council-Government clashes, plus CEO appointments and councillor resignations
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons Bay CEO appointments in three states, as two…
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Aged care pressure, wage talks impasse, and targeting online abuse
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Pressure on Greater Geelong council to remain in aged care services A last minute…
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Formal warning, turmoil in the top end, and a unique border rivalry
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Indigo Shire gets the go-ahead for a revenue-neutral rate cap variation More council…
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Budget disappointment, alleged corrupt practices, and a mayor reprimanded
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Sector reaction to the Victorian State Budget Councils united against a new state tax -…
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Commission of Inquiry launched, a new Mayor elected, and challenging fake news
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Whittlesea Council Commission of Inquiry is underway Golden Plains elects a new…
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“Complete travesty”, “unfair and cruel” - new tax draws swift response
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government tax A community push to…
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A surprise un-retirement, mayoral medical dramas, and a warning for sniggering councillors
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effect The surprise un-retirement of…
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Another mayor suspended, higher rate cap approved, and a call to ‘lift the tone’
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A rural mayor suspended after an arbitration process Hepburn gets the all clear for a 10…
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Whittlesea woes, Golden Plains’ plight, plus ridiculous arguments and lame excuses
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillor Dysfunction at Golden…
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Council turmoil, serial pest suspended, and controversial new council leadership
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Unrest at Golden Plains - a councillor resignation and the mayor on a leave of absence A…
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Climate alliance exit, driveway crackdown, and firepit storm
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A climate alliance loses another council member A testy exchange between a council and a…
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Council court defeats, workers locked out, and a seismic political shift
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Council court defeats A Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail…
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Alliance turmoil, court action, and an outsourcing snag
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A council alliance loses a member A mayor granted an interim court order An election…
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Catching Up - Inquiry, Suspension, Appointments and Resignations
Send us Fan Mail The Local Government News Roundup is back, and in this edition we catch up on the major news of the last month. Including: A commission of…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #10 - Stephen Wall
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Stephen Wall, the CEO of Wyndham City Council in…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #9 - Alastair Dawson
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Alastair Dawson, an experienced council CEO and…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #8 - John Nevins
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series John Nevins, whose career in public service spans nearly…
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Budget letdown, lighting the Sunraysia, and a pothole ultimatum
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A let down for councils in the latest Federal Budget A new CEO for Strathbogie…
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E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: E-scooter operators bail on the City of Yarra Hepburn Shire denies its rate increase…
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Casey's law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos”
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A controversial local law to be reviewed Rail announcements hailed by local councils A…
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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Mayor of Whittlesea calls for the resignation of the Council’s CEO and monitors A…
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Shock document leak, showdown looms, and an “improper and unlawful” action
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The shock leak of a confidential report into a longstanding issue at Hepburn Shire A…
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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Banned from Council premises - Whittlesea’s mayoral crisis deepens Safety concerns force…
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Meeting forced online, spending reviews, and a planning ultimatum
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Threats of violence push a Council meeting online New alliances to tackle common issues…
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Parliamentary shame, dogs in pubs, and council positions in jeopardy
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillors embroiled in a Parliamentary shutdown A cancelled funding agreement under…
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Councils brace for Alfred, a stop work order, and a cancelled festival
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The last minute cancellation of a troubled festival A retaining wall coming down after a…
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Sleeping rough controversy, CEOs in the news, and an “unbelievably stupid” proposal
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Mornington Peninsula’s new CEO Port Phillip urged to reconsider a controversial sleeping…
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A dismissive response, confidentiality agreements, and a wasteful spending review
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A dismissive response to a group of councils’ concerns A council’s zero tolerance stand…
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Environmental destruction, defamation risk, and a lost quorum
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Environmental destruction outrage in Kingston More changes at the CEO level of Victorian…
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A strong arm approach, rising tensions, and a chorus of condemnation
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: New housing targets and concerns about a strong arm approach Opposition to a new…
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IBAC complaint, investigation call, and a $2B lifeline
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Whittlesea’s embattled mayor digs in and hits back A call for an investigation into a…
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Protests, a plea for help, and a landfill train wreck
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A council meeting adjourned as tensions boil over Melbourne’s new tougher stance on…