New Episode: An abrupt end, fines withdrawn and a defiant council, #260

Today 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 […]

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New Episode: Housing collision course, a new alliance, and funding concerns, #258

Today 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 […]

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New Episode: An act of stupidity, and a council in limbo, #255

On 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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New Episode: Aggressive behaviour, red tape and confusion, and a murder charge, #254

On the Roundup today: More councils call for an end to aggressive behaviour toward council staff; Councils defend their record on housing development approvals; An inquiry hears about confusion and bureaucratic red tape in the wake of last year’s major floods; A Gold Coast councillor remains in office for the moment despite being charged with […]

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New Episode: Case dismissed, “abhorrent” behaviour, and a deputy mayor removed, #251

On the weekend update for 19th August 2023,  Case dismissed – a win for Yarra Ranges and the sector in the Supreme Court; Councils looking to name and shame over illegal tree removals; Serious misconduct allegations dismissed at Benalla council; A call for respect for parking officers facing escalating public abuse; A deputy mayor removed […]

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New Episode: Scaling back kindergartens, huge legal bills, and a no-confidence vote, #250

On your midweek Roundup for 16th August 2023,  More detail emerges of government plans for planning reforms; Knox to scale back kindergarten provision, while another council considers its position; A council’s massive legal bills revealed in a fight to stop a proposed quarry project; The council meeting suspended after the mayor collapses; A local health […]

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New Episode: A council wins in court, others in trouble, and a mayor saves the day! #249

Coming up on the weekend update from the Roundup, available to listen now: An ‘absurd’ bidding war between a council and the state government; A court win for Merri-bek council and its community; School crossing supervisors back on the job in Strathbogie; New councillors set to take office at five councils; A councillor censured by […]

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