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 Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup:A Gippsland councillor questioned by PoliceMelbourne City achieves its first surplus in five yearsBayside Council concerned over Suburban Rail Loop planning changesCumberland’s controversial book ban to be reconsideredIPART rules on NSW Council special
Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Ali Wastie took on the role of CEO at the City of Greater Geelong in August of 2023 after a period of turmoil at the council that saw the appointment of municipal monitors; questions about the process to recruit a new CEO raised by MPs in Parliament; and concerns raised p
Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:The City of Melbourne scraps a $1.5B project, and rejects a major redevelopment near Marvel StadiumHume City Council to foot a half million dollar pool repair bill after an insurance claim is rejectedA plan to remove offensive graffiti within
Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Councils provide their verdicts on the Victorian state budgetCEOs permanent and interim appointed and re-appointed in Victoria and QueenslandA deputy mayor announces plans for the future that don’t include running for councilCumberland same-se
Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Sector reaction to the Victorian state budgetThe latest Victorian council to come under monitor oversightA deputy mayor apologises for disrespectful commentsA council’s library funding under threat after it bans books on same-sex parentingA NS
Send us a Text Message. On episode #332 of the Local Government News Roundup:All eyes are on the Victorian budget this week with delays and cuts predicted for major infrastructure projectsDisruptions expected from industrial action at Ballarat councilMelbourne councils in the news over waste collection issuesA Sydney c
