“Field of Dreams”, mooted merger, and mayor conduct breaches – #549

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The 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 […]

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“Dismissive and out of touch”, IBAC complaint, and suspended CEO – #548

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from Australia and beyond. The 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 […]

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Data centre warning, CEOs depart, and councillors reprimanded – ft. Greg McDonald #546

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The General Manager of Upper Hunter Shire Council, Greg McDonald sets the record straight after misleading media reporting of the council’s financial position. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – […]

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Re-election bids, cash flow problems, and procedural errors – #545

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Follow the Local Government News Roundup newsfeeds on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:iceigfwtgnrhmjzhw4xk47ba/lists/3m6uxv6nxko2q The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from […]

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Newsfeed: 28/1/26

*This page updatesNew Directorate formed at Fraser Coast CouncilMerger proposal lacked evidence base: Glenorchy CouncilLaunceston offers reward for return of stolen sculptureNew Councillor for Clarence ValleyAdelaide bikeway plan revivedByron Shire apologises for rates errorLaunceston poised to make history with permanent 4 day working weekAsbestos discovery closes Shoalhaven Council chambersShire of Yilgarn vacancies Fraser Coast Regional […]

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Australia Day controversies, merger ambush, and councillor suspensions – #543

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, strong representation from local government in this year’s Australia Day honours list. 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 […]

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Misinformation refuted, bridge decision deferred, defamation win – #540

In a Summer Series update from 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 […]

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