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 On the Local Government News Roundup for 24th December 2024:A new local government minister for VictoriaNext year’s rate cap announcedBallarat prepares to support fire fightersThe NSW local government minister defends a proposed ban on private councillor briefing sessionsThe Ipswich garbage collection st
Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 19th December 2024:More monitor appointments extendedAnother Council reverses course on Australia DayAs councils hold their first meetings of the new term, advocacy positions are reaffirmed, and meeting times are reviewedA serious financial crisis at LiverpoolA pe
Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 13th December 2024:Monitors extended at BrimbankA new Secretary of DTP announcedA council demerger called offCouncils unite on a Metro fast track callCairns Council says NO to flourideA walkout brings a Tasmanian council meeting to an abrupt endThe end is nigh for
Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour
Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024:Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia DayThe first councillor resignation of the new term in VictoriaA push to deal with childcare deserts in the south-westThe Sydney councillor taking his own council to courtA council CEO to d
Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 9th December 2024:Concerns over a leaked recording of a Council’s confidential discussionsA local mayor condemns last week’s attack on a Jewish synagogueWarrnambool City Council addresses social media controversy about its beloved Maremma dogsA councillor call for
Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December:Councils unite on healthcare demandsA council CEO resigns and more senior exec newsA corrupt conduct finding from ICAC against a former council managerDeadlines on housing approvals for Sydney councilsAnother Parliamentary report calls for changes to
