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17th June 2023
On the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup:

A wrap up of key outcomes from NGA week in Canberra;

Winners from around the country in the annual National Local Government Awards;

News on CEO and GM appointments;

A council loses a high court challenge on GST payments;

Some massive rate rises approved in NSW;

Plus councillors removed from office; another directed to issue a public apology to a former CEO; and a former councillor banned from standing at the next elections.

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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Breaking news for Friends of the Roundup subscribers, including a failed High Court challenge; two councillors removed from office; a General Manager appointed; and a councillor charged with embezzlement and perjury.

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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; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in,

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On the midweek update from the Roundup, 14th June 2023:

A record number of attendees converge on Canberra for the National General Assembly;

Local government well represented on the Kings Birthday Honours list;

A new report exposes increases in homelessness around Victoria;

A new local government minister in Western Australia;

A council CEO issues a challenge to vandals;

And Gore District Council makes a call on a petition for its CEO to resign.

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 your weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup:
 
The panel of administrators announced to lead Moira Shire back to good governance;

IBAC reviewing its practices after a coroner’s finding into the death of a former mayor;

An emergency fund for struggling renters and a tax on Airbnb’s under consideration by a metropolitan council;

Another amalgamated NSW council to conduct a financial sustainability health check;

A peak body CEO announced as a Sydney council’s next chief executive;

Emergency spending restrictions imposed on a financially stricken UK council;

and much more 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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A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup - including the announcement of the Moira Shire panel of administrators; the latest on Operation Sandon, a council review kindergarten provision, a CEO appointment, and more.

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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; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in,

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On the Roundup today, 

Greater Geelong councillors front up to library campaigners, but hold firm on proposed budget cuts, while a call comes for the Bellarine to breakaway from the council;

Campaigners claim victory as Warrnambool changes course on the location for a new art gallery;

More goats put to work on weed control;

Major changes to the NSW rate pegging system proposed;

Pressure mounting on a Qld councillor to resign;

A council under fire for not paying for Welcome to Country ceremonies;

And a marathon Council meeting of more than 14 hours results in a controversial decision in the US.

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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Today on the Roundup, 
The new CEO of the MAV announced, while the City of Hobart CEO resigns - and that’s no coincidence;
Hateful behaviour condemned as another Rainbow event is postponed;
The government says no to resident requests for a monitor at a rural city;
A call for a long overdue increase to planning application fees;
Two South Australian councillors set to be removed from office;
NSW Local Government Minister accused of fighting against the sector;
A major US city tight lipped about a ransomware attack, ongoing for more than 4 weeks;
and much more ahead in the latest update from  the Local Government News Roundup.

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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Breaking news today with the announcement of the MAV's next CEO; a former mayor found guilty by a jury; and the council moving to remove two of its councillors from office.

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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; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in,

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Heading today's update:
Melbourne ends a sister city relationship in response to the war in Ukraine;
A Greater Geelong councillor steps down;
Council staff walk off the job in Melton;
NSW Councils criticised in Parliament by the local government minister;
Scenarios for possible council amalgamations released in Tasmania;
And much more ahead in the latest update from  the Local Government News Roundup.

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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A Roundup Latest update for Friends of the Roundup, with news of another councillor resignation; industrial action at a Victorian growth council; a radical plan to deal with abandoned shopping trolleys, and more.

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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; and supported by Snap Send Solve - helping keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in,

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.