International • Local Government News Roundup

Stand up for the mayor – plus monitors, CEOs and major reforms, #412

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 19th December 2024: Also today, councillors in NSW will soon be required to stand for the mayor, while a mayor in another state under fire for ordering a councillor to sit down. It’s the first of our bumper Summer editions of the Local Government News Roundup The Local […]

Demerger off, flouride rejected, and a mayoral walkout, #411

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 13th December 2024: and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the […]

Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour, #410

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024: and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the […]

Leaked recording, attack condemned, and planning officers arrested, #409

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 9th December 2024: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

Councils unite, corrupt conduct finding, and “collective failings”, #408

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]

Councils get tough, the cost of complaints, and a “baseless” attack, #407

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 4th December 2024: Plus former Glen Eira mayor Jim Magee joins Chris to talk about the recently released inquiry report and what it means for the future of the sector in Victoria. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support […]

Mayors in action, defamation loss and a new funding model, #406

December 2, 2024December 9, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd December: Also today, a major new report calls for a rethinking of how we are tackling the housing crisis in Australia. And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance […]

Reforms and innovations, and a “demonic” end to a council term, #405

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 29th November 2024: Plus a spotlight on innovation as we look at new AI project delivering vast improvements in efficiency and responsiveness. And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance […]

Roads plea, scary legal bills, and a personal bodyguard, #404

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 27th November: Plus Fabian Dattner on why culture should be front and centre in the induction of incoming Councillors And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support […]

Cancelled display, fearmongering, and civic vandalism, #403

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 26th November: Plus more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link […]