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.
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Intervention granted, a dysfunctional culture laid bare, and a tax-fighting bin chicken
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A win for a metro mayor in courtA councillor resignation to trigger another by-electionA culture of distrust and fear laid bare at Hobsons BayAll systems go in Frankston for a new friendship agreement Resignations from two NSW council chiefsA groundbre
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure fundingA surprise bank branch closure angers a rural councilA council introduces body worn cameras for council officersInnovative council waste management and animal control initia
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council worker wins an unfair dismissal caseA hard-fought win for Techno Park residents in Hobsons BayA controversial funding decision in WyndhamThe fields are set for two by-electionsA regional council’s zero per cent rate increaseHistoric $1B plus
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolvedA mayor’s budget challenge to the rest of the countryAn apology called for after a councillor was wrongfully accused of theftThe shock passing of two sector leaders in NSWSydney Council takes aim at gas a
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local government fundingTwo new members elected to the VLGA boardAbove average satisfaction for two western Victorian councilsAn acting mayor accuses colleagues of procedural vandalismA
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
