Industrial standoff, budget blackhole, and a paid beach parking plan – #559

On the Friday 6th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]

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North Sydney Goes Electric: Council Votes to Phase Out Gas in New Homes

North Sydney has joined the growing ranks of Australian local governments moving to “electrify” the suburbs, with Councillors voting this week to adopt a policy that will discourage gas connections in all new residential developments. The decision, made during Monday night’s Council meeting, formally amends the North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2025. Under the […]

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Ex mayor charged, brotherly leadership, and another monitor – ft. Stephen Yarwood #558

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Stephen Yarwood joins me on Roundup Extra for a conversation about his journey from urban planner to city innovator, with a stint as Adelaide’s Lord Mayor on the way. All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]

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From Urban Planner to Youngest Lord Mayor: Insights from Stephen Yarwood

This week on Roundup Extra, discover how Stephen Yarwood transitioned from urban planner to the youngest Lord Mayor of Adelaide. Learn about his experiences, challenges, and key insights on local governance on the Local Government News Roundup episode coming Wednesday, 4th March. Hear about the inspiring journey of Stephen Yarwood, who became the youngest Lord […]

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Merger smackdown, mayors for Parliament, and Australia Day differences – #556

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]

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Big Moves for the West – Councils React

The long-awaited vision for a rail link to Melbourne Airport is officially moving from the drawing board to the ground. In a series of major announcements this week, the State and Federal Governments revealed that construction has commenced, signalling a multi-billion dollar transformation for Melbourne’s western suburbs. At the heart of this evolution are three […]

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Improper tax grab, transparency questions, and a test of municipal agility – #554

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across 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 with all the […]

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GP blow, costly blunder, and 4 day week reversal – #533

On the Friday, 20th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across 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. […]

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