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A surprise change in local government minister in Victoria is part of a portfolio reshuffle announced this week.

Also today: the local government inspectorate withdraws an application to have a councillor stood down; concerns raised about the culture at the City of Melbourne; more councillors declare a run at state parliament; and 30 new additions to Infrastructure Australia’s priority list.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, your national broadcaster for all things local government. 

Links in the transcript, or at www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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23rd June 2022
Yarra’s municipal monitor to remain in place for an additional three months.

That development leads this edition of the Local Government News Roundup.

Also today: a councillor to donate her allowance to local charities; a contentious social housing proposal voted down in Greater Shepparton; a CEO reappointed, while another is appointed and then unappointed in the space of a week; key outcomes from this week’s National General Assembly in Canberra; and a Council calls on the government to dismiss one of its councillors.

All that and more on today’s Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, your national broadcaster for all things local government. 

Links in the transcript, or at www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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17th June 2022

Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
A new mayor in Greater Geelong, and a new chair of Regional Cities Victoria;
new mandatory reporting requirements on the euthanisation of animals in Victorian shelters; a countback scheduled to fill a vacancy on Greater Shepparton Council; a mayor calls for an end to facial recognition surveillance of shoppers; and pressure mounts on a Tasmania councillor to resign.

All that and more ahead on the Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

For links to stories referenced, see the transcript for this episode, or visit www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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15th June 2022:
Internal council culture and councillor conduct at Gold Coast City Council is  making news this week.

Also today: a councillor resigns at Adelaide alleging a corrosive and unpleasant work environment; a hefty rates increase announced for owners of short stay properties in Brisbane; and a Victorian council repeats a call for an upgrade to the intersection where a former mayor was killed.

And much more from around the world of local government on The Government Roundup,  brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, your national broadcaster for all things local government. 

For links, see the transcript.

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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12th June 2022
A crisis of confidence as a rift emerges between Greater Geelong and the State Government, and MAV accuses the state government of taking a cheap shot at the sector.

Those developments lead this edition of the Local Government News Roundup.

Also today: a new mayor at Greater Shepparton; Moyne appoints its new CEO, while another Victorian CEO gets a new contract; NSW councillors subject to complaints and calls to stand down; the culture at WA councils in the news and much more council news ahead.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, your national broadcaster for all things local government. 

For links to today's stories, see the transcript or visit www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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8th June 2022, Episode 130

New legislation announced to tighten councils’ financial hardship arrangements…

That story heads the Roundup for the 8th June 2022.

Also today: the Hanging Rock East Paddock sale to proceed after an unsuccessful rescission motion; a regional mayor steps down to clear the way for a run at State parliament; a Queensland boundary battle gets more acrimonious; a Council rejects a pay rise; and the councillor who threatened to “tear the place apart” in a heated council meeting. 

And lots more local government news, on the Roundup -  brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, your national broadcaster for all things local government. 

See the transcript for story links, or go to www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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5th June 2022, episode #129

A controversial CBD bike lane rollout on hold in Melbourne.

Also today: a new CEO appointed at Wodonga Council; the state opposition leader receives mixed reviews after a whistle stop tour around Victoria; two councils at loggerheads over a proposed boundary change in Queensland; and Perth City Council under fire for a decision on a homeless drop in centre; and 2.5 more years of administration ahead for a NSW council.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, your national broadcaster for all things local government. 

For links to stories referenced in this episode, see the transcript or visit www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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1st June 2022
Today on the Roundup, a rescission motion puts a contentious land sale decision on hold at Macedon Ranges; councils held back from rolling out FOGO services due to lack of processing capacity; Greater Geelong mayor returns to the job amid fears of increased politicisation of the council; a new federal local government minister announced; and illlness forces a council CEO to resign.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

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:
A fight over public access through a school site leads to deliberately provocative action by residents as a gate comes down.. twice!
A rural city to exit aged and disability services; building surveyor and planner shortages impacting rural Victorian councils; rubbish piling up on the streets of Sydney; former councillors under investigation by ICAC; and a Federal Court blow for an embattled Tasmanian council.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government.

You'll find links to the stories referenced in this episode in the transcript, or go to www.lgnewsroundup.com

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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25th May 2022, Episode 126

Today on the Roundup, Darebin Council reaches a compromise position on public use of a local golf course; CEO level developments at three Victorian councils; a surprise move to introduce compulsory voting at Tasmanian council elections; and the sector sets expectations as it welcomes a change of federal government.

Links in the transcript.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

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.