“Dismissive and out of touch”, IBAC complaint, and suspended CEO – #548

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along […]

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Data centre warning, CEOs depart, and councillors reprimanded – ft. Greg McDonald #546

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The General Manager of Upper Hunter Shire Council, Greg McDonald sets the record straight after misleading media reporting of the council’s financial position. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – […]

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Re-election bids, cash flow problems, and procedural errors – #545

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Follow the Local Government News Roundup newsfeeds on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:iceigfwtgnrhmjzhw4xk47ba/lists/3m6uxv6nxko2q The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from […]

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Newsfeed: 30/1/26

Liverpool Deputy Mayor resignsKalgoorlie-Boulder appoints acting CEOReport: Upper Hunter Council considering service and job cutsMelbourne Lord Mayor proposing new vandalism policy Liverpool Council‘s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Dr Betty Green, has resigned from her position mid-term due to health reasons. She plans to pursue academic research on women’s experiences in local government while reflecting on her […]

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