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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 publicly about the Council’s financial sustainability.

Ali joins Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered to talk about her approach to meeting the challenges at Victoria’s largest provincial city with one of the biggest workforces in the sector.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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On the Roundup for 17th May 2024:

• The Federal Budget fails to provide promised fair increases in funding to local government
• Councils on the frontline of the housing crisis
• Rumours of a Disneyland theme park for Werribee are short-lived
• The fate of a complaint to the Press Council about an offensive newspaper cartoon
• A controversial library book ban overturned after a fiery, extended council meeting
• Blacktown elects a new mayor after the passing of Tony Bleasdale
• An election-related complaint lodged against Toowoomba Council
• Impatient vandals knock down a statue on the eve of a tribunal ruling
• A major world city the latest to be hit by a cyber security incident
• And a name change triggers a dispute between two San Fransisco area airports

and much more news from across the world of local government.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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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.

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• A Gippsland councillor questioned by Police
• Melbourne City achieves its first surplus in five years
• Bayside Council concerned over Suburban Rail Loop planning changes
• Cumberland’s controversial book ban to be reconsidered
• IPART rules on NSW Council special rate variations
• A multimillion-dollar fraud investigation underway at Gold Coast City Council
• The Queensland Council CEO exodus continues
• A South Australian council’s legal fees under the microscope
• A cybersecurity incident shuts down Wichita city computer systems

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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.

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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 Stadium
• Hume City Council to foot a half million dollar pool repair bill after an insurance claim is rejected
• A plan to remove offensive graffiti within one hour under consideration in Sydney
• Sydney councils under fire over a legal challenge, waste charges and sinkhole management
• A capital city mayor publicly criticises a decision of her own council
• The Queensland council criticised for locking the homeless out of public toilets
• and a Canadian community left without local leadership after a mass resignation of councillors

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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.

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• Councils provide their verdicts on the Victorian state budget
• CEOs permanent and interim appointed and re-appointed in Victoria and Queensland
• A deputy mayor announces plans for the future that don’t include running for council
• Cumberland same-sex parenting book ban prompts backlash and condemnation
• Details released of an investigation into Liverpool City Council
• A Tasmanian Council GM’s actions exonerated by a tribunal
• Jeremy Clarkson gets a warning from his local council… again

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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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.

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• Sector reaction to the Victorian state budget
• The latest Victorian council to come under monitor oversight
• A deputy mayor apologises for disrespectful comments
• A council’s library funding under threat after it bans books on same-sex parenting
• A NSW mayor to call time in September
• An Adelaide councillor to be cross-examined in a long running election court case
• The NZ MP continuing to do double duty as a Councillor
• And the council banning the use of apostrophes on signs

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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.

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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 projects
• Disruptions expected from industrial action at Ballarat council
• Melbourne councils in the news over waste collection issues
• A Sydney community in shock after the sudden death of a popular mayor
• Another NSW council looks at demerger options
• Townsville council chooses an interim CEO
• Adelaide council rates rises under the spotlight
• And big changes for councils in England after last week’s elections

Plus more news from around the world of local government.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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.

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On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 3rd May:

• New governance and integrity standards for Victorian Councils unveiled
• A Melton councillor suspended and ordered to apologise over Facebook posts
• The Tasmanian Premier critical of a Victorian Council
• The results of a countback at Moonee Valley council
• A NSW councillor removed from office for non-attendance at Council meetings
• A two-term mayor announces she won’t contest the upcoming mayoral election
• A newly elected mayor targeted by cybercriminals
• and two council CEO appointments this week in Western Australia

Plus more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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.

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On episode #330 of the Local Government News Roundup:

• Municipal monitors return to Darebin City Council
• Governance and integrity reforms introduced to the Victorian Parliament
• A Victorian mayor steps down
• ICAC makes a corrupt conduct finding against former council and state government employees
• Townsville’s new mayor the subject of an integrity investigation
• A council’s use of AI to more efficiently detect road defects
• and council worker wages under the spotlight in the UK ahead of local elections this week.

Plus more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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.

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Joining Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered is Kelly Grigsby,  the Chief Executive of Victoria’s main peak body for councils - the Municipal Association of Victoria.

Kelly takes time out to tell us what appealed to her about the MAV role and her plans to take the organisation through this election year and beyond.

Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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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.