Local Government News Roundup
715 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours ago -Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
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🔒 A "huge backflip" threatens council demergers
June 21, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In the midweek update from the Roundup, Stonnington City Council appoints its new CEO Wodonga looking for strength in numbers in its push for a new regional hospital Renewed calls for better governance training for prospective councillors A government backflip on demerger costs in NSW A call for a public inquiry into land valuations And a group of council members files a lawsuit against its own board of ethics. Support the Roundup and ...
🔒 Council Conversations - June 2023- Homelessness, and pandemic response
June 18, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the June edition of Council Conversations, a look at how local governments aboard are dealing with the issue of homelessness; plus the results of a study on how local government in four countries responded to the pandemic - with mixed results. Joining Chris Eddy this month: Leanne Mitchell, Manager Community Strengthening and Social Planning, Brimbank City Council, Vic Dr Andy Asquith, Adjunct Research Fellow, John Curtin Institute of P...
Council Conversations - June 2023- Homelessness, and pandemic response
June 18, 2023 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn the June edition of Council Conversations, a look at how local governments aboard are dealing with the issue of homelessness; plus the results of a study on how local government in four countries responded to the pandemic - with mixed results. Joining Chris Eddy this month: Leanne Mitchell, Manager Community Strengthening and Social Planning, Brimbank City Council, Vic Dr Andy Asquith, Adjunct Research Fellow, John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, WA Support the show Support the Rou...
Councillors behaving badly, and the wash up from NGA week in Canberra
June 17, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB17th June 2023 On the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup: A wrap up of key outcomes from NGA week in Canberra; Winners from around the country in the annual National Local Government Awards; News on CEO and GM appointments; A council loses a high court challenge on GST payments; Some massive rate rises approved in NSW; Plus councillors removed from office; another directed to issue a public apology to a former CEO; and a former councillor banned from standing at the ...
🔒 Councillors behaving badly, and the wash up from NGA week in Canberra
June 17, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. 17th June 2023 On the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup: A wrap up of key outcomes from NGA week in Canberra; Winners from around the country in the annual National Local Government Awards; News on CEO and GM appointments; A council loses a high court challenge on GST payments; Some massive rate rises approved in NSW; Plus councillors removed from office; another directed to issue a public apology to a former CEO; an...
🔒 Roundup Latest - 15th June 2023
June 14, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.32 MBSubscriber-only episode Breaking news for Friends of the Roundup subscribers, including a failed High Court challenge; two councillors removed from office; a General Manager appointed; and a councillor charged with embezzlement and perjury. 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 ...
🔒 A council disillusioned, and vandals told to "man up"
June 14, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the midweek update from the Roundup, 14th June 2023: A record number of attendees converge on Canberra for the National General Assembly; Local government well represented on the Kings Birthday Honours list; A new report exposes increases in homelessness around Victoria; A new local government minister in Western Australia; A council CEO issues a challenge to vandals; And Gore District Council makes a call on a petition for its CEO t...
A council disillusioned, and vandals told to "man up"
June 14, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOn the midweek update from the Roundup, 14th June 2023: A record number of attendees converge on Canberra for the National General Assembly; Local government well represented on the Kings Birthday Honours list; A new report exposes increases in homelessness around Victoria; A new local government minister in Western Australia; A council CEO issues a challenge to vandals; And Gore District Council makes a call on a petition for its CEO to resign. Support the show Support the Roundup a...
🔒 The epic collapse sending shock waves through local government
June 10, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On your weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup: The panel of administrators announced to lead Moira Shire back to good governance; IBAC reviewing its practices after a coroner’s finding into the death of a former mayor; An emergency fund for struggling renters and a tax on Airbnb’s under consideration by a metropolitan council; Another amalgamated NSW council to conduct a financial sustainability health check; A peak body...
The epic collapse sending shock waves through local government
June 10, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBOn your weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup: The panel of administrators announced to lead Moira Shire back to good governance; IBAC reviewing its practices after a coroner’s finding into the death of a former mayor; An emergency fund for struggling renters and a tax on Airbnb’s under consideration by a metropolitan council; Another amalgamated NSW council to conduct a financial sustainability health check; A peak body CEO announced as a Sydney council’s next chief ex...
🔒 Roundup Latest - 8th June 2023
June 07, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup - including the latest on Operation Sandon, a council review kindergarten provision, a CEO appointment, and more. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes, regular breaking news updates, and the full back catalogue of episodes 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 Asso...
🔒 *Updated* Roundup Latest - 8th June 2023
June 07, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup - including the announcement of the Moira Shire panel of administrators; the latest on Operation Sandon, a council review kindergarten provision, a CEO appointment, and more. 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 Victoria...
🔒 Elitist indulgence, unwavering support and a reprimand
June 07, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup today, Greater Geelong councillors front up to library campaigners, but hold firm on proposed budget cuts, while a call comes for the Bellarine to breakaway from the council; Campaigners claim victory as Warrnambool changes course on the location for a new art gallery; More goats put to work on weed control; Major changes to the NSW rate pegging system proposed; Pressure mounting on a Qld councillor to resign; A council ...
Elitist indulgence, unwavering support and a reprimand
June 07, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBOn the Roundup today, Greater Geelong councillors front up to library campaigners, but hold firm on proposed budget cuts, while a call comes for the Bellarine to breakaway from the council; Campaigners claim victory as Warrnambool changes course on the location for a new art gallery; More goats put to work on weed control; Major changes to the NSW rate pegging system proposed; Pressure mounting on a Qld councillor to resign; A council under fire for not paying for Welcome to Country c...
Mayors condemn "hateful narrative"
June 03, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBToday on the Roundup, The new CEO of the MAV announced, while the City of Hobart CEO resigns - and that’s no coincidence; Hateful behaviour condemned as another Rainbow event is postponed; The government says no to resident requests for a monitor at a rural city; A call for a long overdue increase to planning application fees; Two South Australian councillors set to be removed from office; NSW Local Government Minister accused of fighting against the sector; A major US city tight lipped abo...
🔒 Mayors condemn "hateful narrative"
June 03, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Roundup, The new CEO of the MAV announced, while the City of Hobart CEO resigns - and that’s no coincidence; Hateful behaviour condemned as another Rainbow event is postponed; The government says no to resident requests for a monitor at a rural city; A call for a long overdue increase to planning application fees; Two South Australian councillors set to be removed from office; NSW Local Government Minister accused of fighting ag...
🔒 Roundup Latest- Thursday 1st June 2023
June 01, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBSubscriber-only episode Breaking news today with the announcement of the MAV's next CEO; a former mayor found guilty by a jury; and the council moving to remove two of its councillors from office. 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 broadca...
"Paternalistic and infantalising approach to councillors"
May 30, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHeading today's update: Melbourne ends a sister city relationship in response to the war in Ukraine; A Greater Geelong councillor steps down; Council staff walk off the job in Melton; NSW Councils criticised in Parliament by the local government minister; Scenarios for possible council amalgamations released in Tasmania; And much more ahead in the latest update from the Local Government News Roundup. Support the show Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaki...
🔒 "Paternalistic and infantalising approach to councillors"
May 30, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Heading today's update: Melbourne ends a sister city relationship in response to the war in Ukraine; A Greater Geelong councillor steps down; Council staff walk off the job in Melton; NSW Councils criticised in Parliament by the local government minister; Scenarios for possible council amalgamations released in Tasmania; And much more ahead in the latest update from the Local Government News Roundup. Support the Roundup and get access to sp...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Monday 29th May
May 29, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MBSubscriber-only episode A Roundup Latest update for Friends of the Roundup, with news of another councillor resignation; industrial action at a Victorian growth council; a radical plan to deal with abandoned shopping trolleys, and more. 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 Gove...
"The final nail in the coffin"
May 27, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBOn your weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup: More of the reaction from around the Victorian sector after the release of the state budget; The first Victorian Council to be designated an ECO destination; Greater Geelong’s budget deficit numbers questioned; A NSW council reports itself to the integrity agencies; A major restructure revealed at Gold Coast City Council; CEO and GM appointment news; And the latest on the Gore District Council Mayor/CEO troubles. Support ...
🔒 "The final nail in the coffin"
May 27, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On your weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup: More of the reaction from around the Victorian sector after the release of the state budget; The first Victorian Council to be designated an ECO destination; Greater Geelong’s budget deficit numbers questioned; A NSW council reports itself to the integrity agencies; A major restructure revealed at Gold Coast City Council; CEO and GM appointment news; And the latest on the G...
A glaring omission and a disappointing clash
May 24, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Local government winners and losers from the Victorian State Budget; More councils opt to move away from January 26 events; The Federal Local Government Minister visits Victoria; A new Lord Mayor at the City of Parramatta; The council meeting interrupted for drug and alcohol testing… of councillors; And a former mayor’s trial on charges of blackmail gets underway. Support the show Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and re...
🔒 A glaring omission and a disappointing clash
May 24, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Local government winners and losers from the Victorian State Budget; More councils opt to move away from January 26 events; The Federal Local Government Minister visits Victoria; A new Lord Mayor at the City of Parramatta; The council meeting interrupted for drug and alcohol testing… of councillors; And a former mayor’s trial on charges of blackmail gets underway. Support the Roundup and get ...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Tuesday 23rd May
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MBSubscriber-only episode A Roundup Latest update for Friends of the Roundup, with news from Onkaparinga and Adelaide Hills Councils, Strathbogie Shire, Darwin City and more. 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 all things local...
🔒 Legislative intervention, a libraries reprieve and more councillors resign
May 20, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A call for legislative intervention to deal with council meeting disruptors; A reprieve for libraries in Greater Geelong that were under threat of closure; Councillor resignations in Victoria and New South Wales; Councils band together for help with flood recovery support; And a regional airline cancels a key route over a dispute with the local council. All of that and much more ahead in the l...
Legislative intervention, a libraries reprieve and more councillors resign
May 20, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBToday on the Local Government News Roundup: A call for legislative intervention to deal with council meeting disruptors; A reprieve for libraries in Greater Geelong that were under threat of closure; Councillor resignations in Victoria and New South Wales; Councils band together for help with flood recovery support; And a regional airline cancels a key route over a dispute with the local council. All of that and much more ahead in the latest update from the Local Government News Round...
Council Conversations - May 2023
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBOn the May edition of Council Conversations, Chris Eddy is joined by: Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria to discuss how councils are preparing for the decriminalisation of sex work, and why the advocacy group is targeting some councils with FOI requests; Danny Gorog, the founder of Snap Send Solve on the 10 year anniversary of the app that changed how many residents report issue to their local authorities; and Youth counsellor Orion Read talks about an innovative art proje...
Another monitor for Strathbogie, a libraries dispute and new mayors elected
May 17, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBNew from the Roundup today: Strathbogie Shire to get its second municipal monitor inside 12 months; A plan to close libraries in Greater Geelong attracts criticism and a warning; More councils face pressure over planned IDAHOBIT Day events; New mayors appointed in NSW and Tasmania, and a Queensland council appoints its first ever female CEO; The mayor and councillors at Gore in New Zealand reach a compromise ending weeks of upheaval; and much more news from around the world of local go...
🔒 Another monitor for Strathbogie, a libraries dispute and new mayors elected
May 17, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. New from the Roundup today: Strathbogie Shire to get its second municipal monitor inside 12 months; A plan to close libraries in Greater Geelong attracts criticism and a warning; More councils face pressure over planned IDAHOBIT Day events; New mayors appointed in NSW and Tasmania, and a Queensland council appoints its first ever female CEO; The mayor and councillors at Gore in New Zealand reach a compromise ending weeks of upheaval; an...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Tuesday 16th May
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup, with news today from Strathbogie, Nillumbik, Goulburn Mulwaree, Camden and Aurukun councils. 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 all things local gove...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Monday 15th May
May 15, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.61 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup, with news from Greater Geelong, Southern Grampians, City of Melbourne and NZ's Gore Council. 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 all things local gove...
🔒 Council Conversations - May 2023
May 13, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSubscriber-only episode On the May edition of Council Conversations, Chris Eddy is joined by: Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria to discuss how councils are preparing for the decriminalisation of sex work, and why the advocacy group is targeting some councils with FOI requests; Danny Gorog, the founder of Snap Send Solve on the 10 year anniversary of the app that changed how many residents report issue to their local authorities; and Youth counsellor Orion Read talks abou...
Ratepayers shortchanged, a new mayor and another called on to resign
May 12, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBIn episode 220 of the Roundup, The Wodonga municipal monitor report attracts criticism; As does Greater Geelong’s organisation restructure; A call for state government help to deal with council meeting disruptors; Public toilets become a divisive topic; A new mayor for Canterbury Bankstown, and a new GM for Moree Plains; A major milestone in WA; And a controversial NZ mayor called on to resign by colleagues. Support the show Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and...
🔒 Ratepayers shortchanged, a new mayor and another called on to resign
May 12, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In episode 220 of the Roundup, The Wodonga municipal monitor report attracts criticism; As does Greater Geelong’s organisation restructure; A call for state government help to deal with council meeting disruptors; Public toilets become a divisive topic; A new mayor for Canterbury Bankstown, and a new GM for Moree Plains; A major milestone in WA; And a controversial NZ mayor called on to resign by colleagues. Support the Roundup and g...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Friday 12th May
May 12, 2023 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup, with news from Canterbury Bankstown, Hepburn Shire and Western Australia. 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 all things local government; and support...
🔒 Roundup Latest - Thursday 11th May
May 10, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBSubscriber-only episode A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup, with news from Greater Geelong, Yarra Ranges, Parramatta and the more. 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 all things local government; and supported ...
🔒 'Outrageous' apartheid claims, and unfair insults
May 09, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Roundup, We look into the Wodonga City Council Municipal Monitor’s Final Report; What’s in the Federal Budget for local government?; Melbourne’s new parking plan unveiled, and not everyone is happy about it; A new report offers suggestions for the local government response to homelessness; An embattled Sydney mayor set to resign; The Council accused of having a system of apartheid in its chamber; and The wash up from local...
'Outrageous' apartheid claims, and unfair insults
May 09, 2023 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBToday on the Roundup, We look into the Wodonga City Council Municipal Monitor’s Final Report; What’s in the Federal Budget for local government?; Melbourne’s new parking plan unveiled, and not everyone is happy about it; A new report offers suggestions for the local government response to homelessness; An embattled Sydney mayor set to resign; The Council accused of having a system of apartheid in its chamber; and The wash up from local elections in England Support the show Support th...
🔒 Threats of violence lead to cancelled events
May 06, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. On the latest episode of Australia's number one local government news podcast: Threats of violence lead to more council events being cancelled; A rural mayor attracts criticism over his council’s support for duck hunting; Sorrento traders campaign to secede from Mornington Peninsula Shire; The local government funding model to be examined by a parliamentary inquiry; A deputy mayor resigns, dropping bombshell allegations as he does; And...
Threats of violence lead to cancelled events
May 06, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBOn the latest episode of Australia's number one local government news podcast: Threats of violence lead to more council events being cancelled; A rural mayor attracts criticism over his council’s support for duck hunting; Sorrento traders campaign to secede from Mornington Peninsula Shire; The local government funding model to be examined by a parliamentary inquiry; A deputy mayor resigns, dropping bombshell allegations as he does; And another US mayor takes his gavel and goes home in...
🔒 Subscriber Exclusive - Roundup Latest, 3rd May 2023
May 02, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBSubscriber-only episode A new breaking news edition for Friends of the Roundup, coming to you between regular episodes 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 all things local government; and...
The Darebin report, council meetings disrupted, and councillor conduct issues
May 01, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBToday on the Local Government News Roundup: The Darebin Municipal Monitor’s report released; Greater Geelong gets the green light to recommence its CEO recruitment process; A concerted campaign to disrupt council meetings continues around the country; A councillor ordered to apologise for social media comments, while another has their sanctions repealed…at least for now; There’s senior executive appointments and councillor election news; A proposed council name change criticised; And ...
🔒 The Darebin report, council meetings disrupted, and councillor conduct issues
May 01, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Darebin Municipal Monitor’s report released; Greater Geelong gets the green light to recommence its CEO recruitment process; A concerted campaign to disrupt council meetings continues around the country; A councillor ordered to apologise for social media comments, while another has their sanctions repealed…at least for now; There’s senior executive appointments and councillor election news;...
Council Conversations - Tim Jackson - April 2023
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBJoining Chris on the April edition of Council Conversations is long time local government practitioner and non-executive director Tim Jackson, who earlier this year completed more than four years as the sole administrator of Coober Pedy District Council. Tim talks about what he describes as a traumatic time at Coober Pedy, his local government beginnings, and his future plans which include a six month sabbatical in the Himalayas. Council Conversations is a monthly interview podcast from th...
🔒 Electric vehicles, affordable housing and sagging lamps
April 13, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillors nationwide unite on electric vehicle advocacy; a Victorian MP wants administrators appointed to Greater Geelong Council; more council projects impacted as a major construction company goes into voluntary administration; Sydney councils join forces to tackle the affordable housing shortage; Penrith’s new General Manager announced; a councillor resignation; and a Victorian counc...
Electric vehicles, affordable housing and sagging lamps
April 13, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillors nationwide unite on electric vehicle advocacy; a Victorian MP wants administrators appointed to Greater Geelong Council; more council projects impacted as a major construction company goes into voluntary administration; Sydney councils join forces to tackle the affordable housing shortage; Penrith’s new General Manager announced; a councillor resignation; and a Victorian council gets the A Current Affair treatment. Support t...
🔒 A landmark defamation case considered by Victorian mayor against ChatGPT
April 09, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBSubscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup, a Victorian Mayor considering a landmark defamation case against Chat GPT; CEO news from Victoria and Western Australia; redundancies proposed due to budget pressures at Greater Geelong; double duty for some NSW councillors elected to State Parliament; a WA council draws criticism from the Local Government Minister; a NSW council the first to move on banning Tik Tok; and much more local government n...
A landmark defamation case considered by Victorian mayor against ChatGPT
April 09, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBToday on the Local Government News Roundup, a Victorian Mayor considering a landmark defamation case against Chat GPT; CEO news from Victoria and Western Australia; redundancies proposed due to budget pressures at Greater Geelong; double duty for some NSW councillors elected to State Parliament; a WA council draws criticism from the Local Government Minister; a NSW council the first to move on banning Tik Tok; and much more local government news. Support the show Support the Roundup and get...
🔒 Council Conversations - Tim Jackson - April 2023
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSubscriber-only episode Joining Chris on the April edition of Council Conversations is long time local government practitioner and non-executive director Tim Jackson, who earlier this year completed more than four years as the sole administrator of Coober Pedy District Council. Tim talks about what he describes as a traumatic time at Coober Pedy, his local government beginnings, and his future plans which include a six month sabbatical in the Himalayas. Council Conversations is a monthly ...