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In this first episode of the Well Travelled Executive series from the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Lydia Wilson and Noelene Duff, Chair Administrators for the cities of Whittlesea and Casey respectively. They tell Chris about the adjustments they have had to make to carry out the role, which is quite different to […]
Continue ReadingThis week saw a momentous announcement for the local government sector in Victoria. A new waste-to-energy partnership was announced involving nine southeast Melbourne councils and the Maryville Mill in Gippsland. It is set to take nearly all of the councils’ household waste away from landfill, and reduce emissions by the equivalent of removing 50,000 cars […]
Continue ReadingThe latest episode of Roundup Unfiltered is now available for all listeners, featuring the CEO of the City of Greater Geelong, Ali Wastie. Ali Wastie took on the role of CEO at Greater Geelong in August of 2023 after a period of turmoil at the council that saw the appointment of municipal monitors; questions about […]
Continue ReadingNow available for all listeners: a Roundup Unfiltered bonus episode with researcher and keen local government observer Andy Asquith joining Chris Eddy to discuss the Western Australian local government elections, and some recent developments in the New Zealand local government sector that are making headlines. Listen to the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726495/13900512 Or subscribe to the Local Government News Roundup […]
Continue ReadingAvailable now for Friends of the Roundup subscribers is this month’s special edition of Roundup Unfiltered: featuring candid conversations about current issues of interest for the local government sector. This bumper edition includes: Fabian Dattner of the Dattner Group on the Exceptional Workforce – how regional councils can attract and retain the best people, and […]
Continue ReadingNew from the Roundup today, a bonus episode looking at the final report from New Zealand’s Future of Local Government Panel, which makes sweeping recommendations for fundamental change in the sector. Joining Chris Eddy is Dr Andy Asquith from the Curtin Institute of Public Policy to discuss the report’s contents, and the likelihood that any […]
Continue ReadingThe June edition of the Roundup’s monthly interview special, “Council Conversations”, is now available for all listeners. Check your podcast queue now, and enjoy the in-depth discussions about the differing approaches local governments across the globe are taking to homelessness, and to how they responded to the global pandemic. Find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingThe term on everyone’s lips these days is ‘digital transformation.’ But what does that mean for local government, and how does your council shape up against others across Australian and New Zealand? TechnologyOne and LG Professionals Australia have collaborated on the second annual report that shows where digital transformation is sitting in the local […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. On the Local Government News Roundup – October Series today, Chris is joined by Allan Briggs, founder and owner of Crisis Shield; […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Chris Eddy speaks with safety change leader Mark Perrett about approaches to workplace safety and resilience in local government, and considerations as […]
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