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Local Government News Roundup
Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
Episodes
- Local Government News Roundup
A monitor for Hobsons Bay, Council-Government clashes, plus CEO appointments and councillor resignations
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons BayCEO appointments in three states, as two former…
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Aged care pressure, wage talks impasse, and targeting online abuse
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Pressure on Greater Geelong council to remain in aged care servicesA last minute reprieve…
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Formal warning, turmoil in the top end, and a unique border rivalry
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Indigo Shire gets the go-ahead for a revenue-neutral rate cap variationMore council…
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Budget disappointment, alleged corrupt practices, and a mayor reprimanded
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Sector reaction to the Victorian State BudgetCouncils united against a new state tax - we…
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Commission of Inquiry launched, a new Mayor elected, and challenging fake news
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Whittlesea Council Commission of Inquiry is underwayGolden Plains elects a new MayorA…
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“Complete travesty”, “unfair and cruel” - new tax draws swift response
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government taxA community push to…
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A surprise un-retirement, mayoral medical dramas, and a warning for sniggering councillors
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effectThe surprise un-retirement of a…
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Another mayor suspended, higher rate cap approved, and a call to ‘lift the tone’
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A rural mayor suspended after an arbitration processHepburn gets the all clear for a 10…
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Whittlesea woes, Golden Plains’ plight, plus ridiculous arguments and lame excuses
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillorDysfunction at Golden Plains…
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Council turmoil, serial pest suspended, and controversial new council leadership
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Unrest at Golden Plains - a councillor resignation and the mayor on a leave of absenceA…
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Climate alliance exit, driveway crackdown, and firepit storm
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A climate alliance loses another council memberA testy exchange between a council and a…
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Council court defeats, workers locked out, and a seismic political shift
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Council court defeatsA Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail…
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Alliance turmoil, court action, and an outsourcing snag
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council alliance loses a memberA mayor granted an interim court orderAn election signage…
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Catching Up - Inquiry, Suspension, Appointments and Resignations
Send us Fan MailThe Local Government News Roundup is back, and in this edition we catch up on the major news of the last month.Including:A commission of…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #10 - Stephen Wall
Send us Fan MailToday's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Stephen Wall, the CEO of Wyndham City Council in…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #9 - Alastair Dawson
Send us Fan MailToday's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Alastair Dawson, an experienced council CEO and…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #8 - John Nevins
Send us Fan MailToday's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series John Nevins, whose career in public service spans nearly…
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Budget letdown, lighting the Sunraysia, and a pothole ultimatum
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A let down for councils in the latest Federal BudgetA new CEO for StrathbogieMelbourne’s…
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E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:E-scooter operators bail on the City of YarraHepburn Shire denies its rate increase…
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Casey's law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos”
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A controversial local law to be reviewedRail announcements hailed by local councilsA…
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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Mayor of Whittlesea calls for the resignation of the Council’s CEO and monitorsA call…
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Shock document leak, showdown looms, and an “improper and unlawful” action
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The shock leak of a confidential report into a longstanding issue at Hepburn ShireA…
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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Banned from Council premises - Whittlesea’s mayoral crisis deepensSafety concerns force…
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Meeting forced online, spending reviews, and a planning ultimatum
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Threats of violence push a Council meeting onlineNew alliances to tackle common issuesMAV…
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Parliamentary shame, dogs in pubs, and council positions in jeopardy
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Councillors embroiled in a Parliamentary shutdownA cancelled funding agreement under…
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Councils brace for Alfred, a stop work order, and a cancelled festival
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The last minute cancellation of a troubled festivalA retaining wall coming down after a…
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Sleeping rough controversy, CEOs in the news, and an “unbelievably stupid” proposal
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Mornington Peninsula’s new CEOPort Phillip urged to reconsider a controversial sleeping…
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A dismissive response, confidentiality agreements, and a wasteful spending review
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A dismissive response to a group of councils’ concernsA council’s zero tolerance stand on…
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Environmental destruction, defamation risk, and a lost quorum
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Environmental destruction outrage in KingstonMore changes at the CEO level of Victorian…
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A strong arm approach, rising tensions, and a chorus of condemnation
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:New housing targets and concerns about a strong arm approachOpposition to a new emergency…
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IBAC complaint, investigation call, and a $2B lifeline
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Whittlesea’s embattled mayor digs in and hits backA call for an investigation into a…
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Protests, a plea for help, and a landfill train wreck
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council meeting adjourned as tensions boil overMelbourne’s new tougher stance on…
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No confidence, a legal dispute, and a collective sigh of relief
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Mayors under pressure to resign from withinBrimbank calls for rail before runway in a new…
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Resignation pressure, hospital protest, and escalating safety concerns
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A metro mayor under pressure to resignA hospital protest is headed for the steps of…
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Mayoral misconduct, malicious attacks, and councils win in court
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A step towards open briefings at Greater DandenongA Council CEO condemns malicious attacks…
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Chaotic meeting, rates boycott call, and a hiring freeze
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Chaotic scenes as another council considers a major rate increaseAnd a former PM’s…
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Transparency push, administration call, and a global rat problem
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A new push for open councillor briefing sessionsA council’s planning policy under fireA…
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Urgent arbitration, mass councillor exodus, and apology ordered
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:An urgent arbitration request against a MayorMornington Peninsula’s move to open briefings…
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Double dipping hypocrisy, beefed up security, and a tree crisis
Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A Council CEO calls out double-dipping hypocrisyA war of words between a mayor and a state…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #7 - John Baker
Send us Fan MailJohn Baker, CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria, is soon to be heading up one of the nation’s fastest growing councils - the Sunshine…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #6 - James Roncon
Send us Fan MailJoining Chris Eddy on a special edition of the Local Government News Roundup is James Roncon, the General Manager of Armidale Regional Council…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #5 - Rachel Brophy
Send us Fan MailToday’s guest on the Local Government News Roundup’s Well Travelled Executive Series is Rachel Brophy, who started her career in the public…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #4 - Daniel Fletcher
Send us Fan MailEarlier this year, a thought leadership piece from Daniel Fletcher on the 8 Big Questions for Local Government in 2024 went viral on…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #3 - Diane Kalen-Sukra
Send us Fan MailIn March this year, Chris Eddy spoke with civility campaigner Diane Kalen-Sukra from Canada to talk about her crusade to tackle rising…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #2 - David Keenan
Send us Fan MailDavid Keenan is a local government journeyman who has worked at the highest level at councils in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland over…
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #1 - Lydia Wilson and Noelene Duff
Send us Fan MailIn this first episode of the Well Travelled Executive series from the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Lydia Wilson and…
Local Government News RoundupRoundup Unfiltered - Diane Kalen-Sukra
Send us Fan MailToday’s guest on Roundup Unfiltered is an acclaimed author, speaker, and culture transformation expert.Diane Kalen-Sukra joins Chris Eddy from…