E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions, #443

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 24th March 2025: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in 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 […]

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Casey’s law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos”, #442

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in 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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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first, #441

Today on 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 Here is […]

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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan, #439

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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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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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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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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