Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the January 19 edition of the Local Government News Roundup, 
Frankston’s mayor takes leave of absence, as a former mayor makes a return;
A major landfill to close in northern Melbourne;
Concerns raised about threats to the world heritage status of the Blue Mountains;
A resident’s call for council compensation over a road detour;
Drones deployed to tackle mosquito populations;
A new councillor finally appointed at Cairns Regional Council;
and from overseas, councils take on parking enforcement, homelessness and autonomous vehicles.

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.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 17th January 2024,
A new councillor elected at Frankston;
A mayor speaks out about media reporting of Australia Day citizenship ceremonies;
The City of Melbourne ordered to hand over documents;
Anger over the removal of a flag from a councillor’s office at the City of Sydney;
Contamination scares with the discovery of asbestos in public places in inner Sydney and a legal concern for a Queensland council;
A mayor cleared of a long running conduct complaint;
And complaints about council budget cuts in the UK.

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.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

In this  episode of the Local Government News Roundup, 
a popular local mayor selected for a Federal by-election contest;
Disappointment in a Supreme Court ruling on a controversial powerline project;
Cost blowouts behind the rejection of major project tenders in Newcastle;
A merger of two Tasmanian councils openly considered by their mayors;
A councillor in a conduct breach for mimicking an officer’s accent;
and calls for state government action after coastal hazard assessment data shows the areas of Port Phillip Bay at greatest risk of inundation.

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.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the latest summer edition of the Roundup, 
Melbourne bayside councils briefing on alarming sea level rise research;
Calls for the Lord Mayor to pause the Melbourne Greenline project;
A mayor hits out at fake news reports on Australia Day ceremonies;
Fears for the future of the Gold Coast sporting economy as more fire ant nests are found;
and a historic week in the US with a major city swearing in an all-female council.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On this all-new summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, 
Concerns about overcrowding of holiday spots on the Surf Coast;
A new councillor elected at Melbourne’s Glen Eira Council;
While a sitting councillor has passed away in New South Wales;
A former mayor makes an election pledge to get rid of ‘welcome to country’ and smoking ceremonies;
A Queensland council mobilises to plan for a pending closure of mining operations;
A WA council rejects a proposal for dual naming of a local river;
And why has the entire council of a town in Florida resigned?

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, 
A councillor to face court on drug charges;
Senior executives on the way out at City of Melbourne, while former Geelong senior executives find new high level positions;
Fringe groups gear up to stand candidates at local government elections this year;
A Sydney council bans its councillors from talking to staff;
and concerns about a lack of interest from candidates for the upcoming elections in Townsville.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, 
Councils across the country in emergency response and recovery mode;
More councils move citizenship ceremonies away from 26th January;
A council library service hit by a cyber attack;
The most complained about councils in NSW revealed;
CEO recruitment news;
and we can even help if you’re looking for a good book to read this summer.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

In this update from the Roundup, the announcement of the Victorian councils’ rate cap for next year and some of the reaction;

and reports the NSW councillor code of conduct framework is set to be scrapped and replaced ahead of next year’s local government elections.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

Today on the Local Government News Roundup summer edition, a brief look at some of the stories making news around the sector, and then I’m joined by a special guest to look at a unique multi-council project that was recognised with a top award at the recent Premier’s Sustainability Awards in Victoria.

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.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 16th December 2023,
A councillor injured after a council meeting in Melbourne turns violent;
A new CEO for Bass Coast, and a sudden departure for an Adelaide CEO;
Baw Baw Council cleared of wrongdoing after an independent investigation;
A Sydney mayor dismissed and barred from civic office for five years;
Calls for a NSW Council to be sacked after the sudden removal of its general manager;
A local council meeting in Ukraine disrupted by a grenade attack from within;
and the Canadian councillor sanctioned for attending a council meeting from a golf course.

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.