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A special bonus episode the Roundup is now available. Host Chris Eddy is joined by Mayor Mark Irwin from WA’s City of Stirling to talk about the innovative use of AI technology in community engagement, and the exciting announcement of Australia’s first trackless tram which is headed to Stirling later this year. “By dreaming big, […]
Continue ReadingDebate about revised wording for a Council’s Acknowledgement of Country has become controversial, with some councillors’ comments labelled as offensive. ABC News has reported on the events at Bunbury City Council in Western Australia, where new wording was ultimately approved but with three councillors voting against. The contention centered on the insertion of words that […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 29th July 2023, The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance; A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped; A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct; Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire; A Tasmanian council on the […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Roundup for 26th July 2023, A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils; Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations; A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters; A council […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Stirling will take delivery of the first trackless tram ever to be delivered into Australia later this year. Mayor Mark Irwin told the Roundup that a public trial of the net zero, hydrogen based technology will take place in the City of Stirling in November. The coup for WA’s largest local government […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July, available in your podcast queue now: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to […]
Continue ReadingWhile many councils are partnering with private companies to install more electric vehicle chargers in their areas, one WA council is pushing back, saying it is not cost effective due to low usage. The ABC reports that the Shire of Collie has rejected a proposal by Sonic Charge to install 11 chargers, as they could […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Wanneroo in Perth has endorsed a draft Cat Local Law, and will seek public comment on some significant changes. According to PerthNow, the new law proposes to prohibit cats from some areas, such as Yellagonga Regional Park and Lake Gnangara. There’ll be an obligation on cat owners to prevent their animal from […]
Continue ReadingCottesloe Council has dropped its legal challenge to a major beachfront development approved by the WA Planning Commission. The council is believed to have decided against further legal action due to limited legal grounds, significant cost and low chances of success, according to the Sound Telegraph. The council and the WA Local Government Association will […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped – a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a […]
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