Cool councils, sinkhole shock, and representative resignations – #535

In today’s Summer Series edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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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Newsfeed: Tuesday, 6/1/25

Tea Tree Gully Councillor resignsBanyule Council: oval closed due to sinkhole in HeidelbergCanterbury Bankstown councillor steps downIllegal plantings on sand dunes removed by CouncilNarrogin to transition homecare servicesMelbourne design competition to be dumpedConcept designs unveiled for Brewarrina multipurpose sports complexToronto’s Taylor Swift concert costs revealed SA: Blake Lawrenson has resigned from his position as a […]

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Newsfeed: Monday, 5/1/26

Mitcham launches Verge Greening GuideVandals hit Cooktown, Council seeks informationEnrolment closing soon for Greater Bendigo by-electionNZ Council appeals for help after turtle theftMornington Peninsula Shire Mayor responds to Sam Groth resignation newsApplications open for South Coast leadership programNew Dubbo art collection website launchedMuswellbrook SRV consultation closing soonUpgrades and tree removals approved for Torquay Bowling ClubBerri […]

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An ego-bruising loss, and a bizarre public health warning, #534

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 […]

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Monitors appointed, a perplexing extension, and a prayer hall shutdown – #533

A bonus last minute pre-Christmas update from the Local Government News Roundup, including: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 […]

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Newsfeed: Tuesday, 23/12/25

New CEO announced for Light Regional CouncilMonitors for Mornington Peninsula Shire CouncilVictorian Council rate cap and waste charge guidelinesCouncil moves to shut illegal prayer hall SA: Light Regional Council has appointed Darryl Whicker as Chief Executive Officer, effective late March 2026, bringing over 20 years of local government experience, including his current role at the District Council […]

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Rate cap set, ‘insensitive’ move, appointments and transitions – #532

In today’s Summer Series edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 news, and find story […]

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Emergency meeting, name change deferred, and “bombshell admission” – #531

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 news, and find story links from […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday, 18/12/25

Baw Baw announces new Acting CEOKingston Mayor condemns teenage riot activity in MordiallocDarebin Municipal Monitor report releasedWaverley commits $100k for Jewish community supportMurrundindi CEO contract renewalFormer Brimbank Council office to be demolishedNoosa Council recovers further $200k of fraud lossCouncil CEO shoots down “misleading” media articleNew Northern Councils Alliance leadership VIC: At Baw Baw Shire Council, another […]

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Mayoral musical chairs, flags, and performance scrutiny – #530

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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. Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the news, and find story links […]

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