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In this episode:
Victorian councils taking a stand on responsible dog ownership and tree vandalism;
A joint campaign to tackle ageism;
The search for dark matter takes a big step forward in rural Victoria;
Finalists announced for the MAV Technology Awards;
Plus lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally.

Links for this episode:
1. Greater Shepparton animal owner prosecutions
2. Bayside tree vandalism
3. Queen Victoria market revitalisation project
4. Councils tackling ageism together
5. Review of Building Legislative and Regulatory System
6. Stawell underground lab moves ahead
7. Roundup Extra: Interview Cr Murray Emerson
8. MAV Technology Awards Finalists
9. Geelong Arts Industry Development Fund
10. New Dandenong Recreation facility management model
11. VLGA upcoming events
12. Kalgoorlie-Boulder CEO suspended
13. Cockburn commercial food waste trial
14. Sunshine Coast automated waste collection system
15. Townsville Laboratory Services accreditation
16. Bayside and Georges River Councils shared services
17. Eurobodalla renewable energy agreement
18. Cumberland economic statement released
19. Wingecarribee executives depart
20. Devonport 40th birthday celebrations
21. Top 50 Smart City Governments
22. UK parental conflict funding
23. NYT: If you build it, they will bike

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In this episode:
A preferred route chosen to link Seymour to the Great Victorian Rail Trail;
Sydney’s Inner West Council appoints a new General Manager;
The mayor of Subiaco to remain popularly elected;
And I’m joined by the Chair of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Transport Forum to hear about that group’s advocacy aims ahead of the Victorian State Budget.

Plus lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally.

Links for this episode:
1. Mitchell Shire preferred Rail Trail route
2. Port Phillip communal glass recycling trial extended
3. Golden Plains considering public holiday change
4. Metropolitan Transport Forum advocacy plan
5. Infrastructure Australia Regional Strengths and Gaps Project
6. Subiaco Mayor to remain popularly elected
7. Shire of Carnarvon appoints CEO
8. Inner West Council appoints General Manager
9. NSW Government funds regional councils e-planning adoption
10. Shoalhaven wins two IPWEAA Australasia Awards
11. NSW Local Government Week awards open
12. City of Adelaide People's Choice architecture prize
13. LGA -SA opens nominations for EPA Board position
14. Charlottesville, VA can remove conference statues
15. Conversation.com survey of mayoral attitudes to public spaces

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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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In this episode:
A $2 billion development underway in Melbourne’s north;
Concept designs released for a new rail bridge for Melbourne Airport Rail;
Victoria’s new Gender Equality Act leading the way for the rest of the country;
The new Victorian Mayoral Advisory Panel announced;
General Manager movements in New South Wales;

And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally.

Links for this episode:
1. $2B New Epping development
2. Melbourne Airport Rail bridge concept design; Brimbank responds
3. Maribyrnong changes polka dot trial
4. Whitehorse disappointed in LXRP compulsory occupation
5. Greater Bendigo launches gastronomy guide
6. VLGA Connect interview with Dr Niki Vincent
7. Mornington Peninsula exiting Family Day Care
8. Kingston wants EGM cap lowered
9. Minister's Mayoral Advisory Panel announced
10. Government support to keep Mildura Airport operational
11. Broken Hill appoints General Manager
12. Dubbo CEO retires
13. Inner West interim CEO steps down early
14. Wagga Wagga Council wins court case
15. Tamworth trials new wastewater treatment technology
16. Qld government funding for landfill infrastructure
17. Redlands supports Brisbane Olympic bid
18. Cassowary Coast Council terminates Dunk

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

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In this episode:
A win for Mornington Peninsula in the fight against a controversial gas line proposal; new smart city projects from Geelong and Yarra; the first 5-star green star train station in Melbourne; and Blue Mountains Council safe from dismissal. And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally.

Links for this episode:

1. Decision on proposed gas pipeline project ; Morn Pen Shire response.
2. Greater Geelong Smart City Strategic Framework
3. Yarra install's new smart benches
4. Reservoir Station achieves 5-star Green Star rating
5. Colac Otway secures land for future open space and sports facilities
6. Campaign to promote living in regional Australia
7. Final report released on public inquiry into Blue Mountains council
8. Blue Mountains Council named most animal friendly
9. Penrith wants Castlereagh Corridor built
10. NSW Local Government Excellence Awards extends nominations
11. Northern Beaches consults on EV charging station rollout
12. Tweed Shire warning on water meter thefts
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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

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In this episode:
Former councillors and officers found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct; a new multi-million dollar aquatic centre opens; CEO appointments in Victoria and Queensland; a new tool to help councils meet climate change obligations in their Council Plans; the US city that has abandoned tolls in favour of electric vehicles; and lots more from around the world of local government around Australia and internationally.

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Links for this episode:
1. Macedon Ranges CEO appointed
2. Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre launched
3. NAGA Climate Change guide
4. Brimbank pushes for Calder upgrade
5. Youth invited to name new Cardinia centre
6. Western Water biogas facility opened
7. First sod turned for Footscray Hospital
8. ICAC findings against former councillors and officers
9. Bayside No Cruise Ship campaign gets support
10. Isaac Regional Council CEO appointed
11. Ipswich Acting CEO appointed
12. Cairns new CEO starts
13. Maryland County renaming commission survey
14. Seattle abandons congestion pricing
15. Tucson polices recycling behaviour

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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In this episode,  Victoria’s new Chief Municipal Inspector announced; a VAGO report on road network management finds room for improvement; the Deputy Prime Minister in Wangaratta; CEO and General Manager news; and items of interest from interstate and overseas.

This program is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association - vlga.org.au

Links for this episode:
1. New VictorianChief Municipal Inspector: https://tinyurl.com/ucn77db3
2. VAGO report on Council road management: https://tinyurl.com/8he6j4vk
3. IBAC Operation Esperance resumes: https://tinyurl.com/eny7pwjk
4. Wangaratta opens two major projects: https://tinyurl.com/yrabd56t
5. Vic funding for outdoor dining: https://tinyurl.com/mu2yvpv3
6. Knox CEO Tony Doyle to leave: https://tinyurl.com/49c7tt8y
7. VLGA Hart Awards: https://tinyurl.com/3fe3jn34
8. Perth's Light it Up program: https://tinyurl.com/5scd3z6k
9. NSW flood support group: https://tinyurl.com/y2kwcb8y
10. NSW Women in LG awards: https://tinyurl.com/b76whst4
11. Warren Shire new GM: https://tinyurl.com/3ew5unsf
12. Huon Valley Gm resigns: https://tinyurl.com/22rd9wve
13. Pop-up ABC newsroom in Liverpool: https://tinyurl.com/y4h6km2b
14.  Byron Bay rail corridor restoration: https://tinyurl.com/49n4h6m2
15. UK Welcome Back Fund: https://tinyurl.com/2vthhp9r ; https://tinyurl.com/522j5ee4
16.  NZ Housing Fund announcement: https://tinyurl.com/32d7k28u ; https://tinyurl.com/3wtypph4
17. Roadbotics interactive US city road maps: https://tinyurl.com/fedjryaz

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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In this episode, the launch of an Australian first initiative for a Victorian region; a clampdown on out of control rubbish dumping; yet another Victorian Council CEO is moving on and a former returns; we look at some of the current advocacy asks from Councils around Victoria; plus items of interest from interstate and overseas including a court date for Toronto City Council.

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Links for this episode: 

1. Central Victorian World Heritage Bid: https://tinyurl.com/yk7axbc2
2. Port Phillip park decision: https://tinyurl.com/3tbdtsbz
3. Hume crackdown on rubbish:  https://tinyurl.com/3tsve84m
4. Mildura CEO to leave:  https://tinyurl.com/45x878tc
5. Kingston Interim CEO appointed: https://tinyurl.com/yhd6tekv
6. Maryborough rail service advocacy:  https://tinyurl.com/398x69t4
7. Frankston push for government departments:  https://tinyurl.com/xzak3cef
8. Greater Shepparton budget asks: https://tinyurl.com/tj7ucc6
9. La Trobe City in Canberra: https://tinyurl.com/34xdp4f9
10. Mornington Peninsula opposes AGL project: https://tinyurl.com/ywxa7f2y
11. New WA LG Minister: https://tinyurl.com/w8zzecar
12. Canterbury Bankston billion-dollar vision:  https://tinyurl.com/w9d7rah7
13. SA regional tourism strategy:  https://tinyurl.com/w2fwme9c
14. QLD feral pest control funding: https://tinyurl.com/jjc8xz9d
15. Boulder, CO gun ban blocked: https://tinyurl.com/2wn7m9cj
16. NZ winter grazing continues: https://tinyurl.com/2cxdr96z
17. Toronto City Council challenge in Supreme Court:  https://tinyurl.com/5dvurvye

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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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In this episode, the Victorian Ombudsman finds that five more Councils may need to refund parking fines; a $23 million investment in new innovation hubs for Melbourne’s north; TEDx is all systems go in Warrnambool; we meet the new CEO of LGPro Victoria, Jill Brown, and much more.

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Links to stories from this episode:
1. https://preview.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/our-impact/news/more-parking-fines-in-doubt-after-ombudsman-follow-up-report
2. https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2021/release/new-hubs-are-catalysts-for-innovation , https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-science-hubs-support-bio-and-tech-innovation
3. https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/news/new-date-tedxwarrnambool
4. . https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/fairer-rating-reforms-introduced-to-parliament/
5. https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/91691
6. https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/state-planning-commission-chair-thanked-for-contribution
7. https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2021/03/5-public-sector-technologies-watch 

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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In this episode: A NSW Council suspended and an interim administrator appointed; the Municipal Association of Victoria elects a new board and we speak to its new President; Tamworth forced to cancel this year’s Taste Tamworth Festival; a call for gaming venue hours in Victoria to be reduced; and another resignation from a Victorian Council CEO, as well as a Councillor and an administrator.

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Links to stories from this episode:
1. https://www.getregional.com.au/wingecarribee-shire-council-suspended/
2. https://www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au/About-Pyrenees-Shire-Council/News-Media/Municipal-Association-of-Victoria
3. https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/about/news/latest-news/2021/march-2021/taste-tamworth-festival-2021-cancelled-due-to-covid-19-restrictions1
4. https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/about-us/media/reminder-victorians-asked-to-explain-why-they-didnt-vote
5. https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/News-Media/Dingo-management-update
6. https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/media-releases-2021/march-2021/media-release-brimbank-council-calls
7. https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/91643
8. https://lgnsw.org.au/Public/News/News21/03/031121_green_grants.aspx
9. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/support-next-generation-women-councils
10. https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/News-media/Co

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, Chris Eddy speaks with Cr Linda Scott, President of the Australian Local Government Association about the Federal Opposition Leader's pledge to give local government a seat at the national cabinet, and calls on the Prime Minister to follow suit.

Also, the NSW government looking to encourage a more diverse sector at this year's council elections; a Victorian Council votes to take one of its councillors to an arbitration process;
the national peak body setting a gender target for senior Council roles; an annual award to recognise NSW longest-serving female mayor;  and the Australian communities joining a global marine debris tracking movement.

Links:
1. https://alga.asn.au/local-government-representation-in-national-cabinet-will-boost-recovery-efforts/
2. https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/changes-to-encourage-more-women-to-run-for-council/
3. http://baysidenews.com.au/2021/03/09/councillors-seek-arbitration-to-resolve-facebook-dispute/
4. https://lgprofessionalsaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LOCAL-GOVERNMENT-SETS-GENDER-TARGET.pdf
5.https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/ministerial-releases/local-government-legends-stellar-career-immortalised-in-womens-awards/
6. https://apnews.com/article/north-america-gulf-of-mexico-mississippi-river-environment-pollution-0104e7d79aceea26a5efb8d67990cca8
7. https://www.debristracker.org/data

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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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