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The report from IBAC’s Operation Sandon has finally been released, and makes sweeping recommendations that would shake-up local government planning laws. Details of the 34 recommendations have been reported by various media outlets this morning. The recommendations include: A taskforce to oversee the implementation of the recommendations; Development of an independent planning panels model to […]
Continue ReadingOn the first summer update from the Roundup, the sector reacts to a change in the citizenship ceremonies code;New CEOs announced for Glenelg and Whitsunday;Critics call for an investigation into the appointment of Liverpool’s new CEO;The Canterbury Bankstown inquiry into allegations of impropriety delayed;And a Commissioner appointed to a troubled WA council. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingIn episode 12:A Victorian Council to take on the state government decision in the Supreme Court;New figures confirm the fastest-growing municipalities in the country;A new Councillor for Mornington Peninsula, and a new South Australian CEO announced;I speak with the Mayor Monash City Council about that Council’s social housing priorities;Plus lots more from around the world […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode:Victorian councils taking a stand on responsible dog ownership and tree vandalism;A joint campaign to tackle ageism;The search for dark matter takes a big step forward in rural Victoria;Finalists announced for the MAV Technology Awards;Plus lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally. Links for this episode:1. Greater Shepparton […]
Continue ReadingWork is getting underway on the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory, aiming to be the first lab in the southern hemisphere to conduct research into dark matter. The project has its origins in a series of conversations led by Northern Grampians Shire Council some seven years ago. To find out more about how this unique project […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup podcast is building a loyal, regular following around the country, with over 500 downloads in the first month of the show. If you have a service or event that would be of interest to a local government-focused audience, we are now preparing to offer a limited number of sponsorship opportunities […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode:A preferred route chosen to link Seymour to the Great Victorian Rail Trail;Sydney’s Inner West Council appoints a new General Manager;The mayor of Subiaco to remain popularly elected;And I’m joined by the Chair of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Transport Forum to hear about that group’s advocacy aims ahead of the Victorian State Budget. Plus lots […]
Continue ReadingA $2 billion development underway in Melbourne’s north;Concept designs released for a new rail bridge for Melbourne Airport Rail;Victoria’s new Gender Equality Act leading the way for the rest of the country;The new Victorian Mayoral Advisory Panel announced;General Manager movements in New South Wales; And lots more from around the world of local government across […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode:A win for Mornington Peninsula in the fight against a controversial gas line proposal; new smart city projects from Geelong and Yarra; the first 5-star green star train station in Melbourne; and Blue Mountains Council safe from dismissal. And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally. Links […]
Continue ReadingComing in the next episode of Local Government News Roundup: Former councillors and officers found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct A new multi-million dollar aquatic centre opens; CEO appointments in Victoria and Queensland; A new tool to help councils meet climate change obligations in their Council Plans; The US city that has abandoned […]
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