Local Government News Roundup
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A local government legend passes, plus appointments, resignations and apologies
July 14, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The sector mourns the passing of a local government legend More on the decision that paved the way for The Block to come to Daylesford Concerns about missing documents in the government investigation of Liverpool Council Council CEO appointments and resignations, and mayoral apologies A UK council to walk back a new bin system after recent elections Plus Councils warn of dire consequences from a government w...
Another monitor, league tables, and the rising tide of abuse
July 11, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2024: Colac Otway becomes the latest Victorian Council to have a monitor installed Yarra adopts an ambitious new climate emergency plan It’s official - The Block is coming to Daylesford New speed limits unveiled in Sydney A celebrated Australian soccer identity honoured by a NSW council A permanent CEO appointed for Noosa Council A new organisation structure unveiled at Moreton Bay City Council Some Perth cou...
A Fair Work Commission showdown, a shambolic process, and a controversial artwork removed
July 09, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A union’s attempted move into local government lands in the Fair Work Commission Councils consider flood modelling showing thousands of properties at risk Boroondara’s fight for more government compensation over NE Link A shambolic general manager recruitment process leads to a heated council meeting A controversial artwork removed from display after threats of violence Fighting hooning and illegally dumped ...
Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and an AI trial
July 07, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024: A compromise on an above-ground station may have put the Melbourne Airport Rail Link back on track Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor declares his candidacy for election Rural councils urge the federal government to reconsider water buy-backs Calls for an urgent inquiry into youth mental health services A council’s call for a new ambulance station in the wake of concerning waiting times dat...
Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation
July 04, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024: Council frustrations with Suburban Rail Loop planning Integrity concerns raised over grant funding at two Melbourne councils Greater Geelong’s mayor to visit South Korea Alarming figures from a police blitz on family violence offences A critical waste management issue in Sydney NSW housing reforms delayed Three Kiama councillors respond after being referred to ICAC by their Council CEO. Townsville’s mayo...
Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an integrity referral
July 02, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 2024: A call on IBAC to investigate a community donation scheme Melbourne’s 105th Lord Mayor sworn in A CEO and a Mayor resign A former mayor to contest the next federal election Local government converges on Canberra for the National General Assembly A council CEO refers three councillors to ICAC A QLD mayor charged with domestic violence offences A spaceman to descend on Perth And a UK councillor found guil...
Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a warning on buses
June 30, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 2024: Councils call for action on airport rail Resistance to a plan to cover a massive infrastructure funding shortfall The launch of a study of the councillor experience Calls for a public enquiry into Liverpool council Sydney councils refuse to abandon ticketless parking fines Staff praised for bravery in the face of terrifying incident A warning from Brisbane Council over the government’s 50-cent fare trial...
Ex councillor sentenced, failed rescission motions, and a surprise CEO announcement
June 27, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A former councillor pleads guilty to stealing votes and escapes jail time Councils unite against an attempted CFMEU infiltration A long-serving councillor resigns Attempts to overturn controversial decisions fail Councils crackdown on an unsafe EV charging practice A high-profile Council CEO makes a surprise announcement A UK Council CEO charged with drug and drink driving offences Plus lots more news from...
A backdown, a "land grab", and a pigeon problem
June 25, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 26th June 2024: A council turns to FOI for information on a major development proposal The city of Melbourne to sell its Citywide waste business A reversal on a controversial CEO delegation increase A failed push for LGA boundary changes in Sydney Political interference concerns at the CEO level in NSW A mayor in hospital; and another referred to an integrity watchdog A new CEO appointed A NZ Councillor...
From Minister to CEO, bus argy bargy, and other council controversies
June 23, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A proposed increase to a CEO’s delegation under scrutiny A controversial high-rise development set to be approved for Box Hill A regional council’s major project under threat from trespassing and theft A first-of-its-kind development levy proposed by a Melbourne council The staggering cost of cleaning up illegally dumped tyres across the country A council rate freeze draws concern from community and governme...
Suspended, dismayed, dismissed and ejected
June 20, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 21 June 2024: A councillor misconduct ruling leads to a three week suspension Victorian conduct reforms become law Dismay on the border over a hospital project delay Liverpool’s sacked CEO launches Supreme Court action Protestors ejected as tensions escalate on the Gold Coast A territory council dismissed A CEO becomes a GM A conduct matter dismissed in Queensland And another large NZ council votes to le...
Flawed approach, reforms amended, and legal action contemplated
June 18, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian sector reaction to proposed new housing targets Resistance to a CFMEU infiltration at Greater Geelong New conduct reforms pass the upper house with amendments Hornsby Shire considers legal action against the NSW government Renewed calls for Townsville’s mayor to step down about another social media outburst A Council GM appointed and a CEO resigns to head interstate Plus the first-ever directly el...
Housing targets, suburb transfer, and counting dog poop
June 16, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 17th June 2024: New housing targets revealed for Victorian councils A radical proposal to transfer parts of the City of Melbourne to neighbouring municipalities A privacy breach at a Melbourne council The 2024 community satisfaction survey results released The Sydney council counting dog poops A council says NO to a nuclear power plant A Perth council rejects a boundary change proposal And the UK council accused...
Landlord double rates, photo scandal twist, and a 17 year embezzlement
June 13, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Merri-bek Council agrees to explore higher rates for landlords to fund a reduction for other ratepayers Powercor refuses a Ballarat Council request to meet over a controversial substation project Two Capital city mayors champion major reforms to short stay accommodation rules A Queensland deputy mayor refers herself to the state’s integrity agency A major regional council investigates a potential data breach ...
Leaders honoured, a furious mayor, and a former exec goes to prison
June 11, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Local government leaders among those recognised with King’s Birthday Honours Industrial action to be stepped in Ballarat as a pay dispute drags on Hornsby Shire’s Mayor and councillors furious over a state government demand to pay back $36M The new Isaac Regional Council CEO announced A former Council executive sentenced to prison for fraud and misconduct in public office Tourist attractions in limbo in Sout...
Interventions, repayments and retirements
June 10, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A change of Chair announced for Moira Shire’s panel of administrators The media spotlight falls on a record number of government interventions at Victorian councils A Sydney council ordered to hand back $36M to the state government More local government leaders announce retirement ahead of elections The City of Newcastle letter-writing scandal re-ignited New speaking rules at Brisbane City Council draw criti...
A ridiculous stunt, a cancer cluster, and mayors under scrutiny
June 06, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 7th June 2024: Brimbank Councillors on notice from the Local Government Minister about conduct standards A Melbourne Council bringing back Christmas A reprieve for Port Phillip’s private kerbside EV charger trial Concerns of a ‘cancer cluster’ at a Sydney council building Townsville’s mayor a no-show at a meeting calling for his removal Another mayor reportedly been referred to an integrity agency A WA council l...
Serious misconduct suspension, and a no-confidence motion looms
June 04, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 5th June 2024: A Gippsland councillor suspended after a finding of serious misconduct Strathbogie Shire mourns the tragic loss of a committee member and former councillor A coffee van decision prompts calls for Queenscliffe council to be replaced A no-confidence motion looms for Townsville’s mayor in the face of more calls to resign A move to rescind the termination of Liverpool council’s CEO Th...
Mayor refuses to resign, councillor refuses to comply
June 02, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Unruly councillors on notice at a Melbourne council Frustrating and disappointing council decisions under scrutiny More councils take a stand on inappropriate behaviour towards councillors and staff A former peak body CEO puts his hand up for council elections Townsville’s mayor resisting calls for his resignation A councillor resigns amid claims of a dysfunctional environment and the councillor who refuses...
Industrial action, CEO sacked, injunction failed
May 30, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSend us a Text Message. On the 31st May 2024 edition: Industrial action set to escalate in Ballarat Ward boundary changes confirmed for ten Victorian councils Liverpool Council votes to terminate the employment of its CEO Kiama Council facing a massive legal bill after a Supreme Court loss New housing targets for NSW councils cautiously welcomed A controversial interim CEO appointment at Cairns Regional Council Industrial action looms for councils across Scotland The mayor of a US c...
Hostile takeover, cat curfew reversed, and mayors making news
May 28, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. 29th May 2024 headlines: Fears of a hostile union takeover of blue collar local government workers in Victoria Geelong’s new 24/7 cat curfew overturned A rural council’s stark financial situation revealed in its new draft budget A NSW council releases correspondence into a troubled resource recovery facility project; and claims of a culture of workplace bullying at another Clover Moore seeks an historic sixth term as Sydney Lord Mayor The passing of Tasmania’s...
Irrelevant and powerless, a second apology, and a festival cancelled
May 26, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBSend us a Text Message. The latest from the Local Government News Roundup, including: The Victorian Government’s housing statement deemed irrelevant by VCAT A deputy mayor ordered to apologise for a second time by an arbiter The Victorian council reported to be reconsidering its MAV membership Kiama gets an updated performance improvement order from the government A popular festival cancelled for lack of funding Another Queensland Council CEO’s future in question A UK mayor loses a h...
Roundup Unfiltered - Towards Parity in Local Government
May 26, 2024 03:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSend us a Text Message. In this edition of Roundup Unfiltered, Chris Eddy is joined by two advocates for gender equality in the sector - both at the elected level and in senior roles at councils around the country. Ruth McGowan OAM literally wrote the book on getting elected to local, state and federal politics, and runs her own business training candidates and coaching councillors. Kerry Wilson is an experienced public servant and co-founder of the Put Her Name On It movement, which is w...
Greenline underway, coffee footpaths, and demerger cost revealed
May 23, 2024 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Work commences on Melbourne’s transformational Greenline Project A Melbourne council calls on the government to step up its maintenance and graffiti removal works A youth hub facility to be demolished due to structural defects The trial that may have us walking on coffee grounds The cost of a Bayside Council demerger revealed A NSW Council debating the merits of a rate freeze The launch of a unique global e...
Funding call, CEO news, and AI in focus
May 21, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The latest Melbourne council to call for more funding to maintain state-owned roads Strathbogie appoints an interim CEO Wodonga’s mayor gets a meeting with the Health Minister to discuss hospital concerns A city farewells a popular leader Voters off to the polls again at two Tasmania councils Sunshine Coast Council’s CEO is the next to leave in Queensland The Jeremy Clarkson- inspired change to planning law...
Conflict of interest claim, authority suspended, and the return of the apostrophe
May 19, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor accuses Melbourne Airport of a conflict of interest A new CEO appointed at Glenelg Shire New candidates unveiled for council elections in Geelong Regional mayors welcome the suspension of the New England Weeds Authority A NSW Council criticised for excessive development approval wait times An Ombudsman investigation into Hobart City Council and its Lord Mayor A WA Mayor apologises after accusations of offens...
Roundup Unfiltered - Ali Wastie, CEO Greater Geelong
May 18, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Ali Wastie took on the role of CEO at the City of Greater Geelong in August of 2023 after a period of turmoil at the council that saw the appointment of municipal monitors; questions about the process to recruit a new CEO raised by MPs in Parliament; and concerns raised publicly about the Council’s financial sustainability. Ali joins Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered to talk about her approach to meeting the challenges at Victoria’s largest provincial city with one o...
Budget fails, book ban overturned, and a name change dispute
May 16, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 17th May 2024: The Federal Budget fails to provide promised fair increases in funding to local government Councils on the frontline of the housing crisis Rumours of a Disneyland theme park for Werribee are short-lived The fate of a complaint to the Press Council about an offensive newspaper cartoon A controversial library book ban overturned after a fiery, extended council meeting Blacktown elects a new mayor after the passing of Tony Bleasda...
Councillor questioned, book ban reconsidered, and more CEOs resign
May 14, 2024 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A Gippsland councillor questioned by Police Melbourne City achieves its first surplus in five years Bayside Council concerned over Suburban Rail Loop planning changes Cumberland’s controversial book ban to be reconsidered IPART rules on NSW Council special rate variations A multimillion-dollar fraud investigation underway at Gold Coast City Council The Queensland Council CEO exodus continues A South Australian counc...
Major project scrapped, a mayor breaks ranks, and a mass councillor resignation
May 12, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The City of Melbourne scraps a $1.5B project, and rejects a major redevelopment near Marvel Stadium Hume City Council to foot a half million dollar pool repair bill after an insurance claim is rejected A plan to remove offensive graffiti within one hour under consideration in Sydney Sydney councils under fire over a legal challenge, waste charges and sinkhole management A capital city mayor publicly criticise...
Budget wins and losses, CEO appointments, and book ban backlash
May 09, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Councils provide their verdicts on the Victorian state budget CEOs permanent and interim appointed and re-appointed in Victoria and Queensland A deputy mayor announces plans for the future that don’t include running for council Cumberland same-sex parenting book ban prompts backlash and condemnation Details released of an investigation into Liverpool City Council A Tasmanian Council GM’s actions exonerated b...
Budget reaction, and banning same-sex library books and apostrophes
May 07, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Sector reaction to the Victorian state budget The latest Victorian council to come under monitor oversight A deputy mayor apologises for disrespectful comments A council’s library funding under threat after it bans books on same-sex parenting A NSW mayor to call time in September An Adelaide councillor to be cross-examined in a long running election court case The NZ MP continuing to do double duty as a Cou...
Project delays, waste issues, and another demerger?
May 05, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On episode #332 of the Local Government News Roundup: All eyes are on the Victorian budget this week with delays and cuts predicted for major infrastructure projects Disruptions expected from industrial action at Ballarat council Melbourne councils in the news over waste collection issues A Sydney community in shock after the sudden death of a popular mayor Another NSW council looks at demerger options Townsville council chooses an interim CEO Adelaide council...
Councillors suspended, removed from office, and targeted by cybercriminals
May 02, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 3rd May: New governance and integrity standards for Victorian Councils unveiled A Melton councillor suspended and ordered to apologise over Facebook posts The Tasmanian Premier critical of a Victorian Council The results of a countback at Moonee Valley council A NSW councillor removed from office for non-attendance at Council meetings A two-term mayor announces she won’t contest the upcoming mayoral election A ne...
Darebin monitored again, conduct reforms, and a corrupt conduct finding
April 30, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSend us a Text Message. On episode #330 of the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors return to Darebin City Council Governance and integrity reforms introduced to the Victorian Parliament A Victorian mayor steps down ICAC makes a corrupt conduct finding against former council and state government employees Townsville’s new mayor the subject of an integrity investigation A council’s use of AI to more efficiently detect road defects and council worker wages under the spotli...
Roundup Unfiltered - Kelly Grigsby, CEO Municipal Association of Victoria
April 29, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Joining Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered is Kelly Grigsby, the Chief Executive of Victoria’s main peak body for councils - the Municipal Association of Victoria. Kelly takes time out to tell us what appealed to her about the MAV role and her plans to take the organisation through this election year and beyond. Support the Show. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month...
Policy rejected, investigation ordered, and local democracy under attack
April 28, 2024 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Ballarat councillors vote down a contentious policy on formal positions Tensions arise between heritage preservation and housing needs Traditional owners upset at a council’s changed position on 26th January events The NSW Local Government Minister orders an investigation into Liverpool Council Armidale Council calls a halt to the New England Rail Trail The threat to New Zealand’s international reputation fr...
CEO suspended, Council on notice, and a Brazilian Butt Lift warning
April 25, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 26th April 2024: An interim CEO appointed in Victoria; a Council CEO stood down in Sydney; and another Queensland CEO departs after the recent elections A major sewage leak may lead to prosecution of Gold Coast City Council A WA council on notice from the government to clean up its act A major UK Council issues a warning about Brazilian Butt Lift procedures And much more news from around the world of loc...
Torn between two councils, and an 'old sexist trope'
April 23, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A sexist newspaper cartoon about a council CEO prompts a complaint to the Press Council The number of Melbourne parks with confirmed asbestos increases to 19 Concerns that vulnerable residents will be left behind in a multimillion dollar housing estate redevelopment A call for national standardisation of kerbside recycling bins A council worker fined over a grader crash Hobart’s new city councillor revealed ...
After hours cyber attack, disendorsement fears, and garbage cafes
April 21, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: An after-hours service provider to local councils hit by a cyber attack A controversial apartment tower gets the green light in Frankston A 24-hour cat curfew back on the agenda for Greater Geelong council Disendorsement concerns for as many as 20 Labor councillors in NSW Councils and the NSW government at odds over funding for water pollution testing Noosa Shire considering a congestion tax for tourists An...
Supermarket deal questioned, CEO cleared and councillor dispute escalates
April 18, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: More sites impacted by the discovery of asbestos in Melbourne’s west Residents oppose a Banyule Council deal with Woolworths Maribyrnong Council refutes claims it is responsible for the cancellation of a new venue’s opening event Waverley Council to hold a community vigil for victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy Two NSW Councils make CEO level appointments A dispute over a Tasmanian council’s GM recruitment...
A 'devastating' decision, allegations refuted and a retraction ordered
April 16, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors reappointed at Glenelg Shire A new council area caught up in the current wave of Asbestos contamination A Sydney mayor determined to fight a devastating state government decision A massive deal in the works between the Gold Coast and the NFL A mayor refutes allegations of threats against councillors, while another accuses councillors of corruption and collusion A new local government minis...
🔒 Subscriber Heads Up - 16th April 2024
April 15, 2024 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. A subscriber only heads up on breaking news stories we're following ahead of the next regular episode of the Local Government News Roundup. 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. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on ...
An 'inexcusable mistake', resignations and threats
April 14, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The latest on asbestos investigations in Melbourne’s west The closure of a netball facility due to recurring mould A floating sauna project in the northeast ignites controversy A Sydney mayor responds to a tragic incident NSW housing reforms progress, with mixed reactions from councils An embarrassing start to the new term for Brisbane City Council Townsville’s CEO the latest in Queensland to resign followi...
Cost-shifting pushback, meeting disruptions, and another Qld CEO resigns
April 11, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 12th April 2024; Reaction to the return of monitors to Greater Geelong A Melbourne council to stop maintaining state government owned assets Cootamundra-Gundagai’s demerger proposal goes on public exhibition Police called to a meeting of Shoalhaven City Council A Tasmanian deputy mayor taking the step up to state parliament Another Queensland Council CEO resigns And a WA Mayor storms out of a public meeting amid accusations of misogyny Plus...
More monitors, asbestos updates, and CEOs depart
April 09, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 10th April 2024: Municipal monitors back at city hall in Greater Geelong Investigations continue into asbestos discoveries in local parks, with more sites being tested Boroondara criticised over a plan to restore concrete roads A NSW CEO announces retirement; A mayor advocates for councils to be stripped of more planning powers The appointment of a new CEO for the City of Launceston announced And another...
Asbestos contamination spreads, and a "serious and ongoing deficit"
April 07, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: More asbestos discovered in parks across Melbourne’s west Calls for an overhaul of the Victorian disaster payments system as councils are left out of pocket A council to stop issuing building permits, while another opts to stay in the aged care space The NSW council seeks a cash injection from the sale of a host of Council properties; while another to talk to its community about its serious and ongoing deficit problem ...
CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach
April 04, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSend us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024 Council CEO arrivals, departures and extensions across three states A council in Melbourne’s west responds to discovery of asbestos at a local playground A new place naming policy to stand at Baw Baw Shire after a rescission motion fails to get the numbers De-amalgamation on the agenda at a Sydney council A controversial special council meeting in Alice Springs abandoned, just minutes after it began The N...
A surprise resignation, no prosecution, and a most cantankerous council
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The abrupt resignation of a councillor part way through a Council meeting; Reports that key Operation Sandon witnesses have been told they will not face prosecution; A Sydney council removes public forums from its formal Council meetings; An historic funding agreement for rebuilding roads and bridges in Lismore; New mayors take office in Queensland A WA councillor under fire for his support of Russian Presid...
A CEO resigns, a mayor concedes, and Sally Capp to step down
March 27, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A Council CEO resigns Greater Geelong returns to the G21 alliance Latrobe’s future-focussed plan for municipal waste Warrnambool to review animal shelter management Construction projects halted in Shoalhaven A cashless transition in Dubbo A long-standing mayor concedes defeat in Queensland A Tasmanian mayor’s higher political ambitions and arrests made over the 2018 alleged murder of a South American coun...