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On the Friday 6th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingCASTLEMAINE, VIC – Mount Alexander Shire Council has formally extended its gratitude to Chief Executive Officer Darren Fuzzard, who has announced he will step down after ten years at the helm. Since his appointment in 2016, Mr. Fuzzard has overseen a transformative period for the region, navigating the Shire through significant infrastructure developments, a shifting […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Stephen Yarwood joins me on Roundup Extra for a conversation about his journey from urban planner to city innovator, with a stint as Adelaide’s Lord Mayor on the way. All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Boroondara is taking steps to overhaul its management of election signage following a high-profile legal battle during the 2025 Federal Election. The move follows a “proliferation” of unauthorised signs at a Kew pre-poll station last year, which Council says created significant safety risks for pedestrians. While most political groups adhered to safety […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript […]
Continue ReadingThe formal governance review into a conduct matter involving Cr Dominic Bonanno has been officially concluded following a resolution at the latest meeting of Macedon Ranges Shire Council. During the meeting, Council formally noted that the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI)—the state’s independent watchdog—determined the matter did not meet the statutory threshold for serious or gross […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingThe long-awaited vision for a rail link to Melbourne Airport is officially moving from the drawing board to the ground. In a series of major announcements this week, the State and Federal Governments revealed that construction has commenced, signalling a multi-billion dollar transformation for Melbourne’s western suburbs. At the heart of this evolution are three […]
Continue ReadingMornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh has secured the Liberal Party preselection for the Nepean by-election and taken leave from his councillor duties. MPNews reported that Cr Marsh won comfortably in the first round with ten out of nineteen votes. Cr Marsh now has less than ten weeks to campaign ahead of the May 2nd […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today – why are an increasing number of local governments funding GPs? On Roundup Extra, Robert Hicks from Curtin Medical School reveals that WA councils are now spending millions to fill a ‘market failure’ in medical services – and its a growing crisis across […]
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