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New Episode: Sacked councillors to return, a cunning PR exercise, and a ‘flawed and extreme’ suspension, #303

February 7, 2024February 9, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 7th February 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]

New Episode: School crossing tragedy, an unpopular naming plan, and a bin backflip, #302

February 5, 2024February 7, 2024LG News Roundup

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond 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 Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment […]

New Episode: “No-confidence, a mayoral health scare, and underwhelming housing reforms,” #301

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: And yet more news from across the world of local government. 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 Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]

New Episode: “Suspension stayed, honours awarded, and political ambitions revealed”, #299

January 29, 2024January 31, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Roundup for 29th January 2024, A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT;State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor;Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours;NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges;A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP quits to run for Council;A UK […]

New Episode: “Cancellations, parking fines, and a looming storm” #297

January 24, 2024January 26, 2024LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup,First Nations events cancelled in Greater Geelong this Australia Day;A Council CEO takes leave after a tragic personal loss;Council parking costs and fines in the media spotlight;A Sydney council demanding answers from its mayor and CEO;Queensland councils on alert for yet another wild weather event;Water supply slowing returning in […]

New Episode: “Demolition, demergers, cost-shifting and vetoes”, #296

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024LG News Roundup

The Roundup is back with another selection of local government news stories, including: A former council executive loses a VCAT appeal against a council planning decision;A big boost in council funding for a major regional sporting event;A disappointing act of vandalism called out in Greater Shepparton;NSW councils coming together to discuss potential demergers, despite a […]

New Episode: A new councillor, flag removal anger, and contamination scares, #294

January 17, 2024January 19, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 17th January 2024,A new councillor elected at Frankston;A mayor speaks out about media reporting of Australia Day citizenship ceremonies;The City of Melbourne ordered to hand over documents;Anger over the removal of a flag from a councillor’s office at the City of Sydney;Contamination scares with the discovery of asbestos […]

New Episode: “Overcrowding, objections, appointments and mass resignations”, #291

January 10, 2024January 12, 2024LG News Roundup

On this all-new summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Concerns about overcrowding of holiday spots on the Surf Coast;A new councillor elected at Melbourne’s Glen Eira Council;While a sitting councillor has passed away in New South Wales;A former mayor makes an election pledge to get rid of ‘welcome to country’ and smoking ceremonies;A Queensland […]

Quick Bits: Surf Coast, Parramatta, Boyup Brook, Gold Coast

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024LG News Roundup

Concerns have been raised about chaotic parking, overflowing bins and ‘backed up’ public toilets at Surf Coast tourism locations over the busy holiday period. The Herald Sun reported that some locals are concerned about how an increasing population is leading to overcrowding. Gail Gatt from Surf Coast Shire said bins were emptied twice daily during […]

New Episode: Executive exodus, fringe groups targeting elections, and a councillor contact ban, #290

January 8, 2024January 10, 2024LG News Roundup

On the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, A councillor to face court on drug charges;Senior executives on the way out at City of Melbourne, while former Geelong senior executives find new high level positions;Fringe groups gear up to stand candidates at local government elections this year;A Sydney council bans its councillors from […]