South Australia • Local Government News Roundup

Misinformation, conviction, and a council name change, #416

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025LG News Roundup

On the Monday, 13th January edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more news from across the world of local government on Australia’s #1 local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

New minister, rate cap announced, and office abolished #413

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 24th December 2024: Plus more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

Stand up for the mayor – plus monitors, CEOs and major reforms, #412

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 19th December 2024: Also today, councillors in NSW will soon be required to stand for the mayor, while a mayor in another state under fire for ordering a councillor to sit down. It’s the first of our bumper Summer editions of the Local Government News Roundup The Local […]

Demerger off, flouride rejected, and a mayoral walkout, #411

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 13th December 2024: and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the […]

Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour, #410

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024: and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the […]

Councils unite, corrupt conduct finding, and “collective failings”, #408

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]

Senior execs on the move

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024LG News Roundup

It has been a busy couple of weeks of senior executive news, with CEOs and GMs on the move across multiple states. This week, the CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council, Kerryn Ellis, announced her resignation after five years in the role. Ms Ellis joined the council in March 2020 during COVID lockdowns and led […]

Councils get tough, the cost of complaints, and a “baseless” attack, #407

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 4th December 2024: Plus former Glen Eira mayor Jim Magee joins Chris to talk about the recently released inquiry report and what it means for the future of the sector in Victoria. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support […]

Mayors in action, defamation loss and a new funding model, #406

December 2, 2024December 9, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd December: Also today, a major new report calls for a rethinking of how we are tackling the housing crisis in Australia. And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance […]

Reforms and innovations, and a “demonic” end to a council term, #405

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 29th November 2024: Plus a spotlight on innovation as we look at new AI project delivering vast improvements in efficiency and responsiveness. And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance […]