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Bonus Episode: Roundup Unfiltered, with Andy Asquith

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023LG News Roundup

Now 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 […]

New Episode: Suspension considered, appeal reject, and museum cancelled #274

November 5, 2023November 8, 2023LG News Roundup

In your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup, The local government minister reported to be considering the suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council;A former councillor’s appeal against a misconduct finding rejected in court;Plans for a new museum in Melbourne’s west cancelled;The latest Victorian mayoral election results;The latest on the proposed Inner West council demerger;A […]

New Episode: Monitors, planners, posters and departures, #273

November 2, 2023November 5, 2023LG News Roundup

In your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup available now,Municipal monitors on the way for a Victorian council;Councils get their message across in Canberra on proposed water legislation;The Victoria government starts recruiting to find 90 new planners;A Council CEO responds to media reporting about the removal of posters concerning the Israel/Gaza conflict;The latest […]

New Episode: “A councillor exodus, the prayer dropped, and a new CEO announced”, #272

October 25, 2023November 2, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Roundup today, 25th October 2023, A councillor exodus continues at two Victorian councils;A council drops the prayer from its meetings for legal reasons – will others follow?Greater Bendigo appoints its new CEO;A Victorian council bucks the trend on aged care service delivery;Sydney councils court controversy over their stance on conflict in the Middle East;A […]

New Episode: “Resignations, double duty, and ‘extreme and nasty’ signage” #271

October 21, 2023October 25, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 21st October 2023:A Victorian council deputy mayor and CEO resign in the same week;A disappointing reaction to a new regional hospital plan;An executive restructure unveiled at Greater Geelong;Election day looms in Western Australia, as a mayor makes an all or nothing play for re-election;A shire office closed while […]

New Episode: A council suspended, housing news and, please no Angry Birds while the mayor is speaking, #270

October 18, 2023October 21, 2023LG News Roundup

In the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup for 18th October 2023:A Northern Territory council suspended due to serious conduct deficiencies;IBAC’s new commissioner announced;A mayor takes leave of absence;A new rural housing action plan launched;The dog responsible for a fatal attack in Tasmania confirmed to be unregistered;The NSW government accused of targeting councils […]

New Episode: A councillor in court, bin anarchy, and 16 year old mayors, #269

October 14, 2023October 18, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 14th October 2023, fears a major highway development will divide a community;A councillor taken to court over a fire prevention order;Moira Shire commences the search for a new CEO and brings in an interim; plus more news from the regions;Interstate we have councillors stepping down, speculation about a CEO’s […]

New Episode: Councils stand in support of Israel, a council fined and another facing intervention, #268

October 11, 2023October 14, 2023LG News Roundup

On today’s Local Government News Roundup, Councils across the country respond to the devastating events in the Middle East;Local residents score a win at VCAT over Ballarat council without legal representation;A new economic and tourism framework announced for Mildura;West Wimmera Shire gets a new councillor;Questions asked about councils’ use of Roundup;A NSW Council fined after pleading […]

New Episode: An historic joint council meeting, and an ‘unrealistic’ state plan, #267

October 7, 2023October 11, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023: An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;A council considers closing its child care centres;Another Victorian councillor resigns;A call […]

New Episode: Protests, tension, resignations and a ‘fraudulent shadow government’ #266

October 4, 2023October 7, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 4th October 2023, the new Premier announces a cabinet reshuffle, with little change for local government;The councillor refusing to vote in the Voice referendum;Residents protest a council land sale;Councils band together to tackle housing needs;A council de-merger looks to be back on track after a six month delay;A Tasmanian […]