Aged care pressure, wage talks impasse, and targeting online abuse, #457

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much 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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]

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Formal warning, turmoil in the top end, and a unique border rivalry, #456

In today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus Zoe Dattner joins Chris to shine a light on the increasingly concerning issue of employee burnout at councils around the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen […]

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Another mayor suspended, higher rate cap approved, and a call to ‘lift the tone’, #451

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]

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Council turmoil, serial pest suspended, and controversial new council leadership, #449

On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]

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Council Briefs: West Arnhem, Adelaide, NSW Councils

West Arnhem Regional Council has appointed Katharine Clare Murray as its new CEO, bringing her extensive experience in Indigenous leadership to the role starting April 28, 2025. Ms Murray aims to focus on community-led outcomes, economic sustainability, and building strong partnerships while replacing Andrew Walsh, whose tenure strengthened community connections. Per NT News —- A dispute over […]

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Transparency push, administration call, and a global rat problem, #425

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back […]

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Mayoral allegations, staff and councillors abused, and a problematic organisational culture, #422

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 3rd February: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access […]

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