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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Newsfeed – Friday, 5/12/25

ESVF freeze decision welcomedFirst test for Townsville’s new mayor at special council meeting todaySA Regional CEOs invited to nominate for advisory boardWA panel of local government monitors – applications openToowoomba closes gallery due to storm damageNew councillor for Benalla Rural City CouncilSpecial rate variation proposed for Muswellbrook mining landMoreton Bay Anzac memorial centenary celebrations this […]

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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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Newsfeed – Friday, 28/11/25

New Shire of Irwin President and DeputyMelton push for rail line electrification“Indequate consultation” on transmission line: Upper Hunter ShireHorsham chooses mayor and deputyAvenel rally for rail safety upgradesAnger over Gold Coast mayor’s Winter Olympics trip WA: The Shire of Irwin has elected Cr Isabelle Scott as the new Shire President and Cr Andrew Gillam as Deputy Shire President following […]

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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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Newsfeed – Thursday, 27/11/25

Latrobe City Council has a new mayor and deputyInaugural Mary Rogers Award winners announcedStrathbogie Shire urges rethink on power projectsUrgent motion after physical attack on Council CEOPlanter box contract criticised at City of SydneyJoondalup councillor resigns afer strip club expense scandalQueenscliffe and Nillumbik elect new mayors VIC: Latrobe City Council has tonight elected Cr Sharon […]

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