Liquor licence loss, democracy returns, and a “toxic” debate

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Another council introduces security measures for its meetingsConcerns as councils are set to lose a say in liquor licence decisionsBallarat Council hit with an EPA fineA council returning to elected representation after more than a decadeA NSW Council General Manager resignsThe cost of a tropical cyclone for one Queensland councilA councillor ordered to apologise for “toxic” commentsand warnings for the autonomy of local government in New Zealand and more of the latest local government news from across Australia and beyond. Learn more about SmartGlue at www.symphony3.com On Tuesday, 22 July the VLGA and LGIU will host the next in its series of Global Executive Live Panels for 2025. This webinar will explore the topic of Building the Local Economy and will be held online from 5.30pm to 7pm. Panellists include:Dr Angela Jackson, Commissioner (Social Policy), Australian Productivity CommissionDavid Marlow, Chief Executive, Third Life Economics Merryn Tinkler, Manager Economy & Culture, Mount Support the show 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 in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.