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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Alleged assault, housing feud, and mayor reprimanded – #520

On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 […]

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Planning alarm, avoidable failures, mayor removed – #519

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much 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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Links for stories referenced […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday 20/11/25

SA Mayor ousted early by fellow councillorsIpswich booming – new data revealedBoundary change proposal – Burnside and Adelaide Hills CouncilsLGANT elects new PresidentNick Dametto declared winner of Townsville mayoral electionLeague table of Council planning permit approval times: Herald SunOmbudsman report into Rivervue and Kensington Banks flood issuesMaitland disappointed with Newcastle’s Rising Tide decisionMore Victorian mayoral […]

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Newsfeed – Wednesday 19/11/25

Making news today across the world of local government (updates regularly): Flood strategy funding for LauncestonNew Deputy Mayor for Alexandrina CouncilShoalhaven coastal management program certifiedMaribyrnong’s submission to early childhood inquiryPeak bodies sound alarm over planning billBass Coast re-elects mayor and deputy mayorNew General Manager appointed at Greater Hume CouncilFifth waste truck fire prompts battery warningInterim […]

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Diplomatic incident, resignations, and the future workforce – ft.Sue Wilkinson, #516

On today’s episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, LGPro President Sue Wilkinson on preparing for the local government workforce of the future. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]

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