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Major project scrapped, a mayor breaks ranks, and a mass councillor resignation
Local Government News Roundup - May 12, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesSend 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 re...
Budget wins and losses, CEO appointments, and book ban backlash
Local Government News Roundup - May 09, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutesSend 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 runnin...
Budget reaction, and banning same-sex library books and apostrophes
Local Government News Roundup - May 07, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesSend 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 ban...
Project delays, waste issues, and another demerger?
Local Government News Roundup - May 05, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutesSend 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 wa...
Councillors suspended, removed from office, and targeted by cybercriminals
Local Government News Roundup - May 02, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesSend 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 result...
Darebin monitored again, conduct reforms, and a corrupt conduct finding
Local Government News Roundup - April 30, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutesSend 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 an...
Roundup Unfiltered - Kelly Grigsby, CEO Municipal Association of Victoria
Local Government News Roundup - April 29, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutesSend 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 organisat...
Policy rejected, investigation ordered, and local democracy under attack
Local Government News Roundup - April 28, 2024 22:00 - 24 minutesSend 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...
CEO suspended, Council on notice, and a Brazilian Butt Lift warning
Local Government News Roundup - April 25, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesSend 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...
Torn between two councils, and an 'old sexist trope'
Local Government News Roundup - April 23, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesSend 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 i...
After hours cyber attack, disendorsement fears, and garbage cafes
Local Government News Roundup - April 21, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutesSend 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 Disendo...
Supermarket deal questioned, CEO cleared and councillor dispute escalates
Local Government News Roundup - April 18, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutesSend 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’...
A 'devastating' decision, allegations refuted and a retraction ordered
Local Government News Roundup - April 16, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutesSend 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 ...
🔒 Subscriber Heads Up - 16th April 2024
Local Government News Roundup - April 15, 2024 21:00 - 2 minutesSubscriber-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 su...
An 'inexcusable mistake', resignations and threats
Local Government News Roundup - April 14, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutesSend 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 ...
Cost-shifting pushback, meeting disruptions, and another Qld CEO resigns
Local Government News Roundup - April 11, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesSend 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...
More monitors, asbestos updates, and CEOs depart
Local Government News Roundup - April 09, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutesSend 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 restor...
Asbestos contamination spreads, and a "serious and ongoing deficit"
Local Government News Roundup - April 07, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutesSend 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 s...
CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach
Local Government News Roundup - April 04, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesSend 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 surprise resignation, no prosecution, and a most cantankerous council
Local Government News Roundup - April 01, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutesSend 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 ...
A CEO resigns, a mayor concedes, and Sally Capp to step down
Local Government News Roundup - March 27, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutesSend 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 c...
A fringe takeover, a new museum, and local government plays matchmaker
Local Government News Roundup - March 24, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 25th March 2024; Claims that fringe party groups are taking over the City of Greater Geelong; A $36M price tag for technology upgrades at Darebin; Brimbank to be the home for Australia’s first Vietnamese ...
Walkout halts Council meeting, and a new inquiry into local government sustainability
Local Government News Roundup - March 21, 2024 20:00 - 27 minutesSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 22nd March 2024: A councillor walk out leaves a Council meeting without a quorum A council’s call for more collaboration and transparency on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop project A new federal inquiry i...
A CEO sacked, and a community's concern expressed
Local Government News Roundup - March 19, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutesSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Excessive waste levy costs questioned by a Melbourne metro council; Opposition to a quarry proposal reaffirmed; A new councillor announced after a by-election in Greater Dandenong The surprise termination of a Cou...
New controls over green wedge, and a "disappointing and arrogant" decision
Local Government News Roundup - March 17, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: New green wedge planning controls unveiled for Melbourne’s fringe areas Councils grapple with vandalism of public amenities and landfill fires Storm event recovery and preparedness still front and centre for some c...
MPs and Councils in dispute, calling out online hostility, and a fowl faecal flap
Local Government News Roundup - March 13, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Yarra takes the next step towards higher parking fees for large vehicles A dispute between a bayside council and a state MP aired in Parliament A rescission motion lodged after the adoption of a regional Australian...
Councillors suspended, disrespect condemned, and alarming rates of sexism and bullying
Local Government News Roundup - March 11, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutesSend us a Text Message. On the first episode of a new season of the Local Government News Roundup: More councillor suspensions after findings of misconduct; A council meeting adjourned over health concerns for a councillor; Disrespectful commentary towards councillors condemned by a Council ...
Roundup Unfiltered - Diane Kalen-Sukra
Local Government News Roundup - March 02, 2024 19:00 - 49 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today’s guest on Roundup Unfiltered is an acclaimed author, speaker, and culture transformation expert. Diane Kalen-Sukra joins Chris Eddy from Canada to share insights from over two decades of senior leadership, including an award-winning tenure as a city manager and a...
Roundup Unfiltered - John Watson
Local Government News Roundup - February 28, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. Former local government CEO and public servant John Watson recently stepped down as Chair of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission after 11 years. He has led at least three councils, held senior roles in state government, and still serves on several boards an...
🔒 Roundup Unfiltered - John Watson
Local Government News Roundup - February 28, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutesSubscriber-only episode Former local government CEO and public servant John Watson recently stepped down as Chair of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission after 11 years. He has led at least three councils, held senior roles in state government, and still serves on several boards an...
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