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In episode 13, local government reaction to the announcement of a container deposit scheme for Victoria; another council expresses disappointment with the state government over a potential West Gate Tunnel spoil disposal site; the latest councils to declare a climate emergency; Fraud charges against former councillors dropped; and a possible delay to the return of […]
Continue ReadingConstruction of an innovative new underground automated waste collection system on the Sunshine Coast is complete and moving to the commissioning stage. The first system of its type in Australia, the facility has been built in the new Maroochydore CBD. It will move waste and recyclables from businesses and public realm bins in the city […]
Continue ReadingWith Councils across Victoria being asked to identify suitable land for the state government’s $5.3B Big Housing Build, Monash City Council is offering three Council-owned sites for consideration for social housing. The Council will advocate for the sites at Clayton, Mount Waverley and Chadstone to be considered, along with a potential VicTrack controlled site in Oakleigh. […]
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 ReadingThis post now has its own page at the top of the website. Check it regularly for updates. Updated 6 August 2021: Since the 2020 local government elections, there has been considerable movement at the Chief Executive level of Victorian councils. Here is a running tally of Council CEO appointments, or where a change is […]
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 […]
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