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22nd May 2022
On the Roundup today:
One of Victoria’s longest serving Council CEOs is set to step down - but exactly when is yet to be determined;
Council depot workers vote to go on strike;
Melbourne Airport’s third runway plans formally opposed by Brimbank council;
CEO appointment news in Queensland and New South Wales;  a regional council blows its budget on legal expenses due to councillor behaviour;
innovative council approaches to combat illegal dumping and hooning; and much more local government news.

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

Links to stories referenced are 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.

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup, for 18th May 2022:
Darebin Council to identify opportunities to transfer stolen lands to traditional owners;
our last look at council advocacy outcomes from this federal election campaign; a major local milestone for a global tree planting program; a controversial decision to sell a council aged care business to be revisited; a new council campaign to tackle violence towards council staff; councils call for new military bases in Queensland; and a new mayoral vehicle purchase attracts criticism.

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

Links to stories referenced are 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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15th May 2022, Episode 123:
Today on the Local Government News Roundup, the shortlist for a new name for Moreland City Council released; room for improvement in council fraud controls; Gippsland wins the rights to a major state sporting event; a councillor convicted of prohibited behaviour is sentenced; a demerger proposal the subject of a late night council meeting in Sydney; Queensland Councils found to be in breach of legislation; and an investigation launched into a former council’s role in the Mascot Towers incident.

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

See the transcript for links to stories referenced, 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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11th May 2022, Episode 122:
On the Roundup today, Hume Council loses a Supreme Court case; West Wimmera reverses a decision on the Rainbow Flag; a controversial sand mine expansion in Gippsland met with shock and disappointment; a former CEO faces significant cases after losing an appeal; election campaign promises and much more.

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

Links to stories referenced in this episode are 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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8th May, episode 121:
On the Local Government News Roundup today, the Rainbow Flag may yet fly in West Wimmera Shire this month; more council reactions to the Victorian State Budget; a CEO departs and another staying put; a mayor under pressure to resign over alleged lewd conduct; and the federal election promises continue to flow.

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

Links to stories referenced in the transcript, and 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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Today on the Local Government News Roundup, how local government has fared in the new Victorian State Budget; councillor behaviour continues to attract attention for the wrong reasons; a new AFL club/council partnership announced; federal election commitments and advocacy wins around the country; and Chris Eddy speaks with the mayor of Devonport about that council’s controversial amalgamation proposal.

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

Links to stories referenced are in the transcript, and 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 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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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: a Victorian councillor suspended for serious misconduct; more reaction to the offensive comments from a rural mayor; a call for innovation in how an international airport peacefully co-exists with a community; a SA mayor censured; the mayor banned from representing his council; and it’s ‘trench warfare’ in Tasmania over an amalgamation proposal.

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

Links to stories referenced in the transcript, and 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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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Three municipal monitor appointments announced; 
The results of two countbacks are in; 
A Victorian mayor moves to open briefing sessions to the public; 
A censure motion recommended against a South Australian mayor; 
Double duty for a NSW councillor also running for a seat in federal parliament; 
and a proposal floated to merge 4 councils into one in Tasmania.

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

Links to stories referenced in this episode available in the transcript, and 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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24th April 2022, Episode 117:

On the Roundup today, a rural mayor called on to apologise for deeply offensive comments; two councils agree to rename the creek with the racially derogatory name; 
a new Ministerial Mayoral Advisory Panel announced; 
the latest election campaign wins for councils around the country; 
CEO appointment news from WA and NSW, and much more.

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

Links to stories referenced 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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A special edition of the Local Government News Roundup, taking a closer look at two sustainability success stories, both recognised at last year's Premier's Sustainability Awards.

Joining Chris Eddy on the program today are:
Heather Stewart, Biodiversity Planner from Cardinia Shire Council, to talk about the category winning Deep Creek Reserve Project; 
and Nathan Misiurka, Manager Sustainability and Environment at Latrobe City Council, discussing their Hyland Highway Landfill Biogas Generator project, recognised as an industry leader finalist.

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 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.