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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Send us a text In this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia. Rebecca shares her insights on the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of diversity i
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A final warning over a controversial sea wall in FrankstonTwo rural councils challenge the Victorian Government over drought funding inequitiesMaribyrnong Council the latest to consider funding private security measuresMore revelations from the Liverpo
Send us a text On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor’s misconduct complaint against a councillor dismissedWhitehorse council’s multi-million dollar fight with SRLBuloke formalises its frustration with the state governmentA wave of demerger optimism in NSWRising Tide stands firm on
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCATA council and union meet to discuss workplace culture concernsA sacked street sweeper wins compensation, and is now considering a tilt at federal politicsA dramatic raid on a Sydney counci
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Claims of underfunding from another Victorian integrity agencyA council’s call for stronger powers to act on dangerous dogsA councillor demanding a public apology from her councilLiverpool’s public inquiry gets underwayA NSW mayor calls out keyboard wa
Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government inspectorateCouncillors brand planning changes “un-Australian”A Councillor fails in a bid to overturn a three month suspensionFurther delays in a Council’s General Manager a
