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On the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023: An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;A council considers closing its child care centres;Another Victorian councillor resigns;A call […]
Continue ReadingThe latest episode of the Roundup for 30th September 2023 is now online, featuring: A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]
Continue ReadingAdelaide Hills Council’s Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience project has been awarded the Resilient Australia Local Government award for building community resilience to disasters. The project supports communities in preparing for bushfires and other emergencies, drawing from past experiences in the Adelaide Hills district. It focuses on a community-led approach and enhancement of local capacity […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame; Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week; A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events; The challenges faced by […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup for 16th September 2023: A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers; A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality; The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup weekend edition, for the 9th September 2023: The Victorian state opposition on a collision course with the government over plans to strip councils of planning powers; A new council alliance launched; A peak body responds to the concerns of a metropolitan mayor; Proposed new water legislation rings alarm […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd September 2023, Councillors’ phones seized in an IBAC investigation; Hume Council explains why it withdrew an appeal in a councillor conduct matter; New short stay regulations a step closer in the city of Melbourne; Three former NSW councillors found to have engaged in corrupt conduct; 5G critics […]
Continue ReadingOn your midweek update from the Roundup for 30th August 2023: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; and by Snap Send Solve, helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in. Listen to this episode here, and find […]
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