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Today on the Local Government News Roundup, Australia’s No. 1 local government podcast: Also today: Honours student Georgia Forde talks about her research into the barriers to achieving gender parity at the elected level in Victorian local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster […]
Continue ReadingOn your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News 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. Links for stories referenced […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 19th November: Also today, a councillor’s crusade against illegal dumping – Martin Taylor has literally written the book on the issue and he’s here to tell us what he would do address the increasingly costly issue. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you […]
Continue ReadingOn this page (regular updates through the day): Mayoral results from Surf Coast, Casey, Hepburn and Mornington PeninsulaColac Otway and Whittlesea mayoral resultsThird consecutive term as Swan Hill Mayor for Stuart KingLibrary fine write-off considered by WannerooCrucial infrastructure funding for Brewarrina ShireHawkesbury set to decide on special rate variationTruck restrictions welcomed by Maribyrnong CouncilGreater Bendigo […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingMacedon Ranges Mayor Dom Bonanno has admitted to drink driving while speeding in the mayoral vehicle on October 31st. He was caught on McGeorge Road in Gisborne South with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. Cr Bonanno will lose his license for six months and has returned the mayoral car. He’s taking personal […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingThursday, 6th November 2025 Councillor Debbie Taylor-Haynes has been elected Mayor of Bayside City Council. The Beckett Ward representative steps up from deputy mayor, and takes over from Hanna El Mouallem in the mayoralty. Cr Tim Meyer has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of West Wimmera Shire Council for another 12 months. It’s the […]
Continue ReadingTownsville Mayor Troy Thompson has resigned today, bringing an end to an 18-month controversy surrounding his qualifications. The resignation comes just one week after the Queensland government issued him a show-cause notice. In a defiant video statement released on social media this morning, Thompson announced he will recontest the position in the upcoming by-election, insisting […]
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