17th November 2021 (#74)

On the midweek edition of the Roundup… a countback scheduled for Moira Shire; a council director named on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women; the latest mayoral election results from Victoria; NSW councils recognised for environmental achievements; and an ambitious waste management plan launched for South East Queensland. Just some of what’s ahead on the […]

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10th November 2021 (#72)

On the Roundup today… a fresh start for South Gippsland Shire as election results are declared; the latest mayoral election results from around Victoria; Queensland’s planning minister considers calling in a controversial coal fired power station; and Tasmania’s local government minister releases the scope of a sector wide review program. Just some of what’s ahead […]

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3rd November 2021 (#70)

On the Roundup today… the EPA’s first chief investigator appointed; Kingston Council heeds advice in changing its housing strategy; some mayoral election updates; sad news on the passing of a sitting South Australian councillor; and a new strategic alliance formed in regional Queensland. Just some of what’s ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to […]

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31st October 2021 (#69)

On the Roundup today… a report finds widespread noncompliance with Councillor personal interest return requirements; councils named as the most complained about public bodies by the Ombudsman; an olive branch extended at a troubled Sydney council, as the Minister threatens to step in; and Dubbo Council releases the results of its code of conduct complaints […]

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27th October 2021 (#68)

On the Roundup today… Swan Hill’s unvaccinated CEO resigns; new state electoral boundaries to be released this week; Greater Shepparton elects its Mayor and Deputy Mayor; nominations open for NSW council elections; the Sydney council that can’t achieve a quorum for seven consecutive meetings; and controversial water reforms to proceed in New Zealand. Just some […]

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20th October 2021 (#66)

Hello, and welcome to the Local Government News Roundup for 20th October 2021. I’m Chris Eddy. On the Roundup today… the Victorian Government announces an injection of funding for councils and businesses for covid-safe outdoor hospitality; Yarra Council’s parklet fee plan revisited; the results are in from Western Australian local government elections; nominations about to […]

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