New Episode: Brimbank monitors, a legal challenge, and a regrettable lack of control, #306

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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. Listen to this […]

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New Episode: Speculation, accusations and keeping the wolves at bay, #305

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: And much more news from councils across Australia and beyond. 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 […]

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New Episode: Statue resurrection, short-stay data, and the ‘end of the backyard’ #304

On the Roundup for 9th February 2024: And much more news from councils across Australia and beyond. 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 […]

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

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. […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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