Unplanned leave, historic leadership team, and escalating dysfunction – #528

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen […]

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Beach security, bulldozing defence, and a distressing mistake – #527

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News 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 with all the news from this episode below: […]

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Levy backdown, mayor resigns, and a raffle debate – #526

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News 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 with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Rate cap breach, intervention and a tragic loss – ft.Anne-Marie Cade #524

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Conflict resolution expert and former mayor Anne-Marie Cade has been watching councils elect their mayors, and has advice for navigating what can be a challenging period for some. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national […]

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Overwhelming demerger vote, city turmoil, and “concerning misrepresentation” – #523

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News 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 with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Award winners, and a “grossly unfair”situation – #522

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News 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 with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Housing first, claims refuted, and a community devastated – ft.Georgia Forde #521

Today on the Local Government News Roundup, Australia’s No. 1 local government podcast: Also today: Honours student Georgia Forde talks about her research into the barriers to achieving gender parity at the elected level in Victorian local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster […]

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Newsfeed – Tuesday 25/11/25

More mayoral election results from around VictoriaThird consecutive term for mayor and deputy of CorangamiteMoyne Shire elects new mayor and deputyNew leadership team at Macedon RangesReport: “Serious shake-up” coming for NZ local governmentNew silo artwork completed in West WimmeraLGNSW invites EOIs for Boundaries Commission appointmentsWangaratta/Indigo family day care service to closeDemanding mosquito season ahead – […]

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Newsfeed – Monday 24/11/25

Cardinia elects Owen as mayor for the fourth timeGobel returned as Mayor of WodongaTownsville’s new mayor sworn-inGreater Bendigo by-election set for MarchTweed tourism services to be brought in-houseLong term Break O’Day councillor resignsFrankston housing initiatives include Victorian firstCamden and Leeton AR Bluett award winners Cardinia Shire Council has tonight elected Cr Brett Owen as its […]

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