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Today on the Roundup, the by-election result at Northern Grampians; more details on Moira’s Commission of Inquiry; a host of mayoral election results from Victoria and South Australia; Hepburn makes a final decision on the Rex; rising concerns over the safety of e-bikes and scooters; and we talk about digital transformation in the local government […]
Continue ReadingThe term on everyone’s lips these days is ‘digital transformation.’ But what does that mean for local government, and how does your council shape up against others across Australian and New Zealand? TechnologyOne and LG Professionals Australia have collaborated on the second annual report that shows where digital transformation is sitting in the local […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup, councillor resignations and mayoral appointments; a controversial decision to close a Council facility in Warrnambool; Councils recognised with award wins; a public pool crisis looming requiring a multibillion dollar solution; a GM resigns; a WA council moving to a popularly elected mayoral model; and we talk about digital transformation in the […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, the latest mayoral election results from councils around Victoria; another council to exit aged care services; the battle for the northern suburbs in Qld’s Livingstone Shire is over; Kiama responds to proposed state government intervention; election results in Tasmania; and NZ Councils’ management of drinking water comes up […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup is back with regular updates from councils around the country. In this episode, we catch up on recent sector developments, including a Commission of Inquiry appointed at Moira Shire Council; CEO comings and goings from around the country; and the latest mayoral election results from Victoria. Listen to this episode […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. On the Local Government News Roundup – October Series today, Chris is joined by Allan Briggs, founder and owner of Crisis Shield; […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Chris Eddy speaks with safety change leader Mark Perrett about approaches to workplace safety and resilience in local government, and considerations as […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Today the topic is elevating the digital capability of staff in a fast changing environment. Karen Twitchett is the Director of Workforce […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. Today’s topic is changing public perceptions of local government. With many councils attracting attention and sometimes criticism for their involvement in social […]
Continue ReadingDuring October, the Local Government News Roundup presents a series of special programs focussing on current issues of relevance to the local government sector. Regular Roundup news updates will return in early November. On this episode of the Local Government News Roundup – October Series, Chris Eddy speaks with Canadian-based governance expert Ian McCormack about […]
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