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On the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Roundup is now available, bringing you some of the latest local government news stories for 2nd August 2023, including: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 29th July 2023, The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance; A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped; A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct; Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire; A Tasmanian council on the […]
Continue ReadingThe majority of local authorities in England have failed to build a single council home in the past five years, according to an analysis reported by The Independent. This comes as more than 1.2 million families are on waiting lists for properties. In 2021/22, only a third of local authorities completed any new build homes, […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July, available in your podcast queue now: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to […]
Continue ReadingLas Vegas City Council has approved an expansion of the underground tunnel network being built by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. Public funding for the initial two mile stretch of tunnels underneath the Las Vegas Strip was first approved in 2019. The Boring Company plans to use Teslas to move three passengers at a time […]
Continue ReadingA community council in Wales has lost nearly ten percent of its annual budget to a scammer. Harlech Community Council was tricked into advancing £9k to a man posing as a consultant, and only became aware of the con when alerted by its bank. The BBC reported that the matter was detailed in council meeting […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped – a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a […]
Continue ReadingOn your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous;Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence;A sporting champion denied a major civic honour;A mayor’s […]
Continue ReadingOn an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2023, Councillors moved to tears over a move to evict people living on an industrial estate; Wellington Shire vows to hold nothing back in its fight over a native timber industry shutdown; A word of warning for the government about taking over […]
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