October Series #6 – Workplace Safety and Resilience

During 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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October Series #4 – Changing Perceptions of Local Government

During 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. Today’s topic is changing public perceptions of local government.  With many councils attracting attention and sometimes criticism for their involvement in social […]

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October Series #2 – Circular Economy at the Local Level

During 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. Today on the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, we hear from Justine Linley, Director Sustainable Development at Corangamite Shire in […]

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Moonee Valley set to get first link to rail network (#161)

Episode 161, 21st September 2022In this episode, confirmation of a new railway station for Melbourne’s west; two councils celebrate wins in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards; a Victorian regional affordable housing summit announced; a Northern Territory mayor steps down after being charged with drug-related offences, and a former NSW mayor censured over alleged caretaker period breaches. […]

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