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The Local Government News Roundup is back with regular updates from councils around the country. In this episode, we catch up on recent sector developments, including a Commission of Inquiry appointed at Moira Shire Council; CEO comings and goings from around the country; and the latest mayoral election results from Victoria. Listen to this episode […]
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 […]
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. Today the topic is elevating the digital capability of staff in a fast changing environment. Karen Twitchett is the Director of Workforce […]
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. Today’s topic is changing public perceptions of local government. With many councils attracting attention and sometimes criticism for their involvement in social […]
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 this episode of the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, Chris Eddy speaks with Canadian-based governance expert Ian McCormack about […]
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. Today on the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, we hear from Justine Linley, Director Sustainable Development at Corangamite Shire in […]
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 this episode of the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, the topic is councillor remuneration – and whether the level […]
Continue Reading25th September, Episode 162 In this episode, a councillor’s social media remarks referred to the conduct registrar; a reduction in councillor numbers for Western Australia under new reforms; sensational corruption claims against a NSW Mayor to be investigated; and a NT council in the spotlight over claims of a toxic workplace culture. Just some of […]
Continue ReadingEpisode 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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