Episode 8, 31st March 2021

In this episode:A win for Mornington Peninsula in the fight against a controversial gas line proposal; new smart city projects from Geelong and Yarra; the first 5-star green star train station in Melbourne; and Blue Mountains Council safe from dismissal. And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally. Links […]

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Episode 7, 28th March 2021

In episode 7:Former councillors and officers found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct; a new multi-million dollar aquatic centre opens; CEO appointments in Victoria and Queensland; a new tool to help councils meet climate change obligations in their Council Plans; the US city that has abandoned tolls in favour of electric vehicles; and lots […]

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Episode 6 , 24th March 2021

In this episode, Victoria’s new Chief Municipal Inspector announced; a VAGO report on road network management finds room for improvement; the Deputy Prime Minister in Wangaratta; CEO and General Manager news; and items of interest from interstate and overseas. Links for this episode:1. New Victorian Chief Municipal Inspector: https://tinyurl.com/ucn77db32. VAGO report on Council road management: https://tinyurl.com/8he6j4vk3. […]

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