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On today's Local Government News Roundup, 
Councils across the country respond to the devastating events in the Middle East;
Local residents score a win at VCAT over Ballarat council without legal representation;
A new economic and tourism framework announced for Mildura;
West Wimmera Shire gets a new councillor;
Questions asked about councils’ use of Roundup;
A NSW Council fined after pleading guilty to charges brought by the EPA;
A new AI tool deployed for early detection of bushfires in Queensland;
Speculation that the NT government may be about to intervene at a troubled terrritory council, and more council news from around Australia and across the globe.

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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On the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023:

An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;
A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;
A council considers closing its child care centres;
Another Victorian councillor resigns;
A call for gender affirmation leave for council staff attracts opposition;
The NSW shire council looking at a rate variation to deal with a predicted $100M deficit;
A Queensland council pushes back on an unrealistic state government plan;
And a team of commissioners appointed to the UK’s troubled Birmingham City Council;
and much more local government news from across Australia and around the world.

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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On the Local Government News Roundup for 4th October 2023, 
the new Premier announces a cabinet reshuffle, with little change for local government;
The councillor refusing to vote in the Voice referendum;
Residents protest a council land sale;
Councils band together to tackle housing needs;
A council de-merger looks to be back on track after a six month delay;
A Tasmanian deputy mayor announces a run for State Parliament;
Plus Councillors resign and a GM departs.

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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Weekend update, 30th September 2023, including:

A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;
A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;
The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;
A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as it waits on a government demerger response;
A council and state government standoff over a major sporting event;
Councils act on multiple reports of marijuana poisonings in dogs in Queensland;
and a compromise on the use of a prayer at council meetings in Adelaide.

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 latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation;

More reaction to housing and planning reforms;

A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston;

A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project;

A short stay rental cap approved for Byron Bay;

Some surprising outcomes in NSW mayoral elections;

A Hobart councillor referred to the state’s intregrity commission;

A WA mayor plans to fight code of conduct findings;

and another UK council facing a mass equal pay claim.

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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Available now for Friends of the Roundup subscribers is this month’s special edition of Roundup Unfiltered: featuring candid conversations about current issues of interest for the local government sector.

This bumper edition includes:
Fabian Dattner of the Dattner Group on the Exceptional Workforce - how regional councils can attract and retain the best people, and leadership insights to deal with wicked problems and challenges
Davidson senior partners Justin Hanney and Seamus Scanlon reveal what’s on the mind of Council CEOs across Australia from the latest Davidson Local Government CEO Index
Nic Hunter and Keith Greaves from MosaicLab on best practice community engagement and their new, updated guide that they’ve made freely available to everyone.

Links:
Summary from Dattner Group’s Exceptional Workforce event
Culture Transformation Blueprint for Councils
Davidson Australian Local Government CEO Index 2023
MosaicLab Free guide and Roadmap for Victorian councils

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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On the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:
The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms;

Councils react to the NSW state budget;

A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt;

Mayoral election results from across NSW;

A high profile mayor found to have engaged in misconduct;

Aggressive behaviour against and by council candidates in Western Australia, with one councillor charged with stealing

And a South Australian council appoints its new CEO.

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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The Victorian State Government has released its awaited housing statement, and announced a new affordability partnership with the housing industry.

Reforms will include changes to planning processes and will have implications for local councils, especially in metropolitan activity centres.

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.

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On the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup,
the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame;

Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week;

A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events;

The challenges faced by council-run regional airports;

A council to take on VicRoads maintenance responsibilities;

Local government funding highlights from the NSW state budget

A Lord Mayor’s call for pets on public transport criticised;

and commissioners to be installed at embattled Birmingham City Council

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.

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup,

A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers;

A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality;

The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider a controversial planning decision;

A NSW council takes the next step towards deamalgamation;

Mayoral election results from across NSW; CEO appointment news; a by-election result from Darwin;

And a UK council defies a government call to end its four day work week trial.

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.

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.