Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 9th December 2024:

• Concerns over a leaked recording of a Council’s confidential discussions
• A local mayor condemns last week’s attack on a Jewish synagogue
• Warrnambool City Council addresses social media controversy about its beloved Maremma dogs
• A councillor call for a wide ranging review of Newcastle City Council
• Futuristic new e-scooters arrive in Townsville
• A council’s planning officers arrested in the UK

and more 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 Commission
• David 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.