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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Parliamentary shame, dogs in pubs, and council positions in jeopardy, #437

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Chris is joined by Alice Jeffcott from Market Creations Agency to talk about how they are helping councils across Western Australia and beyond meet new obligations for live streaming and public registers. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 […]

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Councils brace for Alfred, a stop work order, and a cancelled project, #436

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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Sleeping rough controversy, CEOs in the news, and an “unbelievably stupid” proposal, #435

In the 5th March, 2025 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 […]

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A dismissive response, confidentiality agreements, and a wasteful spending review, #434

In the latest 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 […]

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Environmental destruction, defamation risk, and a lost quorum, #433

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and 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 catalogue, […]

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A strong arm approach, rising tensions, and a chorus of condemnation, #432

In the Wednesday, 26th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and 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 […]

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