E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions, #443

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 24th March 2025: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. 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 […]

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Casey’s law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos”, #442

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. 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 […]

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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first, #441

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 and priority access to special bonus episodes Here is […]

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NSW: Winn resigns from Eurobodalla

Eurobodalla Council General Manager Warwick Winn has announced his resignation, effective this Friday, after serving since November 2022. Director of Finance and Corporate Services Stephanie Speedy will serve as acting general manager until an interim replacement is found, while the search for a permanent general manager begins. Mr Winn previously held general manager positions at […]

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Shock document leak, showdown looms, and an “improper and unlawful” action, #440

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan, #439

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 and priority access to special bonus episodes […]

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Meeting forced online, spending reviews, and a planning ultimatum, #438

In the Wednesday, 12th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Liz Joldeski from Mainstreet Australia on the link between place making and community safety. 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 […]

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NSW: New CEO for Yass Valley

Yass Valley Council has announced the appointment of experienced administrator Gayleen Burley as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Burley, who brings extensive experience from roles across northern NSW including Glen Innes-Severn and Port Macquarie-Hastings councils, will take up the position in mid-April on a five-year contract. Mayor Jasmin Jones says the council was particularly […]

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