Local Government News Roundup

Today on the Roundup, a council’s Code of Conduct review draws widespread media attention; Greater Geelong hails victory over the withdrawal of a VCAT appeal; a new world class performing arts centre opens in regional Victoria; the LGNSW Special Conference wraps up; and a prestigious honour for a QLD Mayor. The Local Government News Roundup […]

Over the next two years, criminal laws associated with consensual adult sex work will be repealed in Victoria. This will have implications for local government and how it carries out its roles in local law enforcement and public health management. On a bonus edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by […]

Today on the Roundup, the state government’s social housing rates exemption will not proceed; a political signage row continues in Melbourne; a new councillor for Yarra Ranges; councils react and respond to devastating floods in Qld and NSW; a major funding program announced for Sydney councils; and the role of councils in helping small businesses […]

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: the Moreland City Council countback to proceed; Councils come out strongly against a state government proposal to exempt social housing from rates; some CEO level news out of Queensland and New South Wales this week; a landmark renewable energy deal for NSW councils;  a billion dollar commitment to […]

Today on the Local Government News Roundup, the latest Victorian CEO to call time; real estate agents warned over local government election ballot papers; a new social enterprise looking for help from councils; the council trialling public councillor briefing sessions; and an historic handback of land to traditional owners clears a last minute hurdle. The […]

On today’s edition of the Roundup, Hume City Council’s day in court approaches; social housing properties to be exempt from council rates; another NSW CEO is moving on; an increasing number of WA councils are calling for compulsory voting at council elections; and misconduct charges against a Queensland Mayor have been dismissed. The Local Government […]

Today on the Roundup, a regionally focussed Commonwealth Games takes a major step forward in Victoria; a long term councillor and a long serving general manager announce their resignations; mayors unite in support of asylum seekers living in local communities; and another win for the regions with the announcement of routes for a new budget […]

Today on the Roundup, councillor resignations at Moreland and Mitchell Shire this week; nominations close for the Maroondah by-election; general manager movements at two NSW councils; tough new cat laws for Fremantle; and anti vaccine mandate campaigners force a special council meeting in WA. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian […]

On the midweek edition of the Roundup, the latest Council to explore an exit from aged care services; a council forced to restrict access to a local ceremony due to vandalism; a scathing report into the administration of a local government grants scheme in NSW; and Lismore Council sacks another general manager. The Local Government […]

On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th February 2022:Charges laid after an investigation into the 2020 Moreland City Council election; advocacy asks ramping up as a federal election looms; a groundbreaking smart city project gets underway in Brimbank; Hobart City Council moves to address concerns over its e-scooter trial; a NSW Council fined over […]