Local Government News Roundup

By Chris EddyNews Government Politics

Local Government News Roundup episodes

October 20"Blindsided", a wave of condemnation, and a call for compassion, ft. Anne-Marie Cade - #655
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
A wave of condemnation from across the local government sector, in the wake of Monday's horrific attack on MP Helen Haines. Reaction from councils and representative bodies across the country.
Industrial action escalates in Melbourne's west
Clarence Valley's new administrator starts work
Gilgandra Shire appoints its new General Manager
The Queensland Government's response a local government Depreciation Taskforce report
and yet another South Australian Council parts ways with its CEO
Also today:
Former mayor Anne-Marie Cade on equipping councils and elected members to manage conflict effectively.
Details and bookings for the online session, "Skills For Leading in Uncivil Times," on 29th October here.

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33 min
October 18Crossing backdown, online abuse, and growing pains ft. Todd Carney - #654
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
A council's backdown on school crossing cost-shifting
Geelong heads off a controversial supermarket development
A class action settlement proposal over a council nominations debacle
A backdown on grant distribution changes in NSW
Brisbane Council to destroy two dogs involved in an alleged violent attack
Growing concerns about online abuse towards council candidates in Tasmania
and a WA councillor's call for changes to defamation laws
Also today:
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney calls for more investment in Outer Western Sydney ahead of massive growth in the coming years.
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
34 min
October 15Council suspended, administrator appointed, and rate pegs set - #653
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
New councillors elected as Victorian by-election outcomes confirmed
Industrial action in Merri-bek, as West Wimmera locks in a four year deal
Clarence Valley Council suspended by the Minister
Next year’s rate pegs set for NSW councils
A CEO appointed as the search for another gets underway in Queensland
A call for candidates for next year's South Australian council elections
Two CEO appointments at WA Councils
and much more local government news from around Australia and beyond.
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
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October 13Attendance microscope, new lobbying rules, and rising conduct complaints - #652
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Councillor attendance under the microscope in Victoria
A disturbing video reignites calls for more CCTV in a rural municipality
New lobbying rules on the way for councils in NSW
Albury Council defers a proposed 30 per cent special rate variation
Complaints about one Queensland council double in a year
More conduct rulings about Tasmanian councillors as elections approach
and UK households set to get more time to pay their Council tax debt under new government rules
Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.
Also today, hear how Warrnambool City Council reduced its infringement review backlog to zero with the help of our sponsor, Symphony3.
Symphony3 Webinar details: From Backlog to Zero
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
39 min
October 11Rail trial proposal, a "direct attack", and a balaclava ban - #651
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
A call to trial a return to train services between Geelong and Werribee
Yass Valley confronts an $8.3M funding gap
Newcastle's Lord Mayor confronts a 'direct attack' from councillors
The sector welcomes the scrapping of disaster recovery funding changes
A Hobart councillor appealing a third suspension for conduct breaches
Five councillors from one council sanctioned by a conduct panel
and growing calls for sweeping electoral reforms in New Zealand
and more news from the world of local government in Australia and beyond.
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
22 min
October 08Fifty Days Out: Victorian Councils Press Candidates - #650
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Melton Council's innovative move to potentially fast track new railway stations
Outer north councils unite on Cloverton
Clarence Valley appoints interim GM and asks Minister for more time
AlburyCity's revised special rate variation proposal
A no confidence petition targeting a Queensland mayor
A suspension for a Tasmanian councillor
A WA council CEO's suspension lifted after ten days
plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond.
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
24 min
October 06Consultation frustration, accusations of neglect, and highlighting Geelong Design Week - #649
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Frustration in Victoria's northwest as a council calls out an ill-timed consultation process - Chris is joined by Buloke Shire Mayor Cr Graeme Milne
Two city mayors accuse the government of neglecting a critical development precinct
Clarence Valley calls for an investigator, but may get an administrator instead
Maitland council overturns a controversial decision to sell community parkland
Charters Towers Council wins a court challenge against its rating of mining land
A councillor calls security... on his own mother,
and we shine a spotlight on Geelong Design Week underway now in the City of Greater Geelong, with Council CEO Ali Wastie
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
37 min
October 04Case dismissed, exclusion order dropped, and an existential threat - #648
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
An assault charge dismissed against Yarra's mayor
A council's open letter to the community about a controversial funding source
Leeton consults on Special Rate Variation proposals
A media exclusion order dropped after five months
Data centre powers stripped from Queensland councils
No charges over Hobart's snack-gate scandal
and a warning of an existential threat to local government in the UK
Find out more at www.lgnewsroundup.com
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
21 min
October 01A tokenistic process, a wombat apology, and a delay for democracy - #647
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Another mayor steps aside to run for State Parliament
The City of Melbourne's new position on January 26
Two Councils withdraw from they call a 'tokenistic' consultation process
A Council apology after wombats were inadvertently impacted by a rabbit control program
Clarence Valley Council calls for an investigation into its own governance
An indefinite delay for Coober Pedy's return to democracy
A serious misconduct opinion against a former WA council manager
Plus more mayoral elections and CEO movements
and much more local government news from around Australia and beyond.
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
28 min
September 29An early mayoral departure, a service reversal, and a CEO un-terminated - #646
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Moonee Valley's mayor stepping aside early
Mornington Peninsula's Meals on Wheels reversal
A Council CEO sounds the alarm on state planning rule changes
ICAC hears allegations of illegal surveillance and blackmail at a Sydney council
More history making mayoral elections in NSW
A WA Council CEO's employment un-terminated
A New Zealand CEO resigns after a damning report into a fatal landslide
and more local government news from across Australia and beyond.
Read more and find story links at www.lgnewsroundup.com
The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open.
If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey.
Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government.
You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i
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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.
Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.
Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
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