Local Government News Roundup • Australia's No. 1 podcast for local government news and views

LG Shorts: Flood findings; terminal abandoned; allegations; CEO process revised

September 6, 2024LG News Roundup

Murrindindi welcomes flood findings: Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from a Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 floods. It has highlighted seven recommendations that align with its ongoing advocacy following the unprecedented event. Murrindindi Shire Council Freight terminal abandoned: A freight rail terminal proposed for Little River has been abandoned, after a […]

LG Shorts: Election proceeds; rescission motions; Toyota’s Logan move; council life savers

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024LG News Roundup

Liverpool election proceeds: Liverpool City Council’s election will happen next week as scheduled, and a public inquiry will proceed. In announcing the latest development, the council’s acting CEO Jason Breton described it as a double win for residents and ratepayers. Liverpool City Council Baw Baw rescissions motions to wait: Two rescission motions lodged after Baw […]

LG Shorts: Liverpool appeal; Hume dogs; new rules; advisor appointed

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024LG News Roundup

Liverpool appeals: Liverpool Council is seeking to stop the state government from deferring its election and appointing an administrator through an eleventh hour appeal, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Dangerous dogs in Hume: A Hume City councillor will seek an immediate review of the council’s responses to reports of dangerous dogs, after an alleged […]

LG Shorts: Brimbank roads, cancer cluster cleared, Mayoral threat, newsletter drama

September 5, 2024LG News Roundup

Brimbank threat on road maintenance: Brimbank Council will reportedly terminate its road maintenance agreement with the state government, after the department declined to increase its financial contribution. Brimbank Star Weekly Council “cancer” building cleared: A Liverpool City Council building has been ruled out as the site of a cancer cluster, despite concerns over five workers […]

LG Shorts: CEO resigns; Claims refuted; CEO defended; Mayor sidelined

September 3, 2024LG News Roundup

Horsham CEO resigns: Chief Executive Officer Sunil Bhalla and Horsham Rural City Council have mutually agreed to part ways. Mr Bhalla, CEO since March 2018, is leaving to spend more time with family and to establish a charity to support the welfare of young girls in rural India. Horsham Rural City Council Cardinia Mayor and CEO […]

LG Shorts: Investigation finalised, Monitors flagged, Liverpool loses

September 2, 2024LG News Roundup

Hepburn Shire investigation finalised: Victoria’s Local Government Inspectorate has announced that it has finalised its investigation into allegations relating to Hepburn Shire Council’s involvement with the Rex Theatre development, and will not be taking any further action. Local Government Inspectorate Monitors flagged for Casey, Whittlesea and Strathbogie: Municipal monitors will be appointed to Casey, Whittlesea, […]

Well Travelled Executive Series #1 – Lydia Wilson and Noelene Duff

September 1, 2024August 25, 2024LG News Roundup

In this first episode of the Well Travelled Executive series from the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Lydia Wilson and Noelene Duff, Chair Administrators for the cities of Whittlesea and Casey respectively. They tell Chris about the adjustments they have had to make to carry out the role, which is quite different to […]

LG Shorts: Ban, e-scooters, resignation, lawsuit, battery fight

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024LG News Roundup

Darwin Councillor ban extended: Former Darwin City Councillor Amye Un is banned from entering council buildings for a further 12 months. NT News Sunshine Coast scraps e-scooter trial: Sunshine Coast Council votes to end hire scheme. 60 per cent of survey respondents were in favour of ending the 18 month trial. ABC News Ipswich Councillor […]

We’ll be back soon!

August 28, 2024August 26, 2024LG News Roundup

The Local Government News Roundup is on a break from regular episodes. Listen out during the month of September for our Well Travelled Executive Series of special episodes. There’ll be a new episode released every Sunday morning. Regular Monday, Wednesday and Friday news updates will return in early October.

LG Shorts – SEC, Housing, E-scooters, No-trespass dispute

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024LG News Roundup

Casey, Merri-bek, Ballarat chosen for SEC Pilot: The State Electricity Commission (SEC) is launching a consumer pilot in three Victorian local government areas. The pilot is rolling out in the City of Casey and City of Merri-bek initially, with the City of Ballarat joining next month. The three local government areas will be the first […]