Local Government News Roundup

Episode 5, 21 March 2021

March 20, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links for this episode: Central Victorian W...

🔒 21st March 2021 (#5)

March 20, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Associati...

21st March 2021 (#5)

March 20, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links for this episode: Central Victorian W...

Episode 4, 18 March 2021

March 17, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links to stories from this episode: 1. https://preview.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/our-impact/news/more-parking-fines-in-doubt-after-ombudsman-follow-...

18th March 2021 (#4)

March 17, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links to stories from this episode: 1. https://preview.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/our-impact/news/more-parking-fines-in-doubt-after-ombudsman-follow-...

🔒 18th March 2021 (#4)

March 17, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links to stories from this episode: 1. https://preview.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/our-impact/news/m...

15th March 2021 (#3)

March 14, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links to stories from this epis...

🔒 15th March 2021 (#3)

March 14, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Govern...

Episode 3, 15 March 2021

March 14, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

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. LGNR is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Links to stories from this epis...

10th March 2021 (#2)

March 10, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MB

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

Episode 2, 10 March 2021

March 10, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MB

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

🔒 10th March 2021 (#2)

March 10, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MB

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. 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 e...

🔒 8th March 2021 (#1)

March 07, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MB

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. This week, a new CEO announced for City of Hobart; Councils to be offered a new glass recycling bin; a council asked to show why it shouldn't be suspended; and NSW Councillors warned about behaviour. This episode is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of VLGA Connect - www.youtube.com/VLGAInc, and buzzsprout.com/1064071 Links for this episode: 1: www.olg.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/…-put-on-notice/ 2: wastemanag...

8th March 2021 (#1)

March 07, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MB

This week, a new CEO announced for City of Hobart; Councils to be offered a new glass recycling bin; a council asked to show why it shouldn't be suspended; and NSW Councillors warned about behaviour. This episode is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of VLGA Connect - www.youtube.com/VLGAInc, and buzzsprout.com/1064071 Links for this episode: 1: www.olg.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/…-put-on-notice/ 2: wastemanagementreview.com.au/visy-annou…facturing/ 3: www.ab...

Episode 1, 8 March 2021

March 07, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MB