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Cost-shifting pushback, meeting disruptions, and another Qld CEO resigns
Local Government News Roundup - April 11, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesOn 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 Tasmania...
More monitors, asbestos updates, and CEOs depart
Local Government News Roundup - April 09, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutesComing 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 C...
Asbestos contamination spreads, and a "serious and ongoing deficit"
Local Government News Roundup - April 07, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutesToday 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 spac...
CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach
Local Government News Roundup - April 04, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesOn 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 fail...
A surprise resignation, no prosecution, and a most cantankerous council
Local Government News Roundup - April 01, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutesComing 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; ...
A CEO resigns, a mayor concedes, and Sally Capp to step down
Local Government News Roundup - March 27, 2024 20:00 - 24 minutesComing 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 Dub...
A fringe takeover, a new museum, and local government plays matchmaker
Local Government News Roundup - March 24, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesComing 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 Museum; The NSW Governme...
Walkout halts Council meeting, and a new inquiry into local government sustainability
Local Government News Roundup - March 21, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutesComing 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 into the financial sustain...
A CEO sacked, and a community's concern expressed
Local Government News Roundup - March 19, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutesComing 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 Council CEO A council defen...
New controls over green wedge, and a "disappointing and arrogant" decision
Local Government News Roundup - March 17, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesComing 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 councils Surprise results...
MPs and Councils in dispute, calling out online hostility, and a fowl faecal flap
Local Government News Roundup - March 13, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutesComing 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 first ‘place naming’ pol...
Councillors suspended, disrespect condemned, and alarming rates of sexism and bullying
Local Government News Roundup - March 11, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutesOn 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 CEO; Yarra Council to co...
Roundup Unfiltered - Diane Kalen-Sukra
Local Government News Roundup - March 02, 2024 19:00 - 51 minutesToday’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 as a producer for a nation...
Roundup Unfiltered - John Watson
Local Government News Roundup - February 28, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutesFormer 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 and audit committees. John...
🔒 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...
Roundup Unfiltered - Sandra Wilson on Victoria's councillor conduct regime
Local Government News Roundup - February 24, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutesSince the start of the current four-year term for Victorian councils, more than 40 arbiter and Councillor Conduct Panel reports have been published, with more still to come. What conclusions can we draw from those reports about the effectiveness of the conduct framework in the state? Former H...
Roundup Unfiltered - Growth Area Council Challenges
Local Government News Roundup - February 24, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutesThe National Growth Areas Alliance is the peak body for local governments in Australia’s fast-growing outer cities and suburbs. It represents more than five million people, united by the shared experiences of population growth rates at double the national average and long-term under-investment ...
🔒 Roundup Unfiltered - Sandra Wilson on Victoria's councillor conduct regime
Local Government News Roundup - February 24, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutesSubscriber-only episode Since the start of the current four-year term for Victorian councils, more than 40 arbiter and Councillor Conduct Panel reports have been published, with more still to come. What conclusions can we draw from those reports about the effectiveness of the conduct framewor...
Aged care exit, court challenge, and secret briefings canned
Local Government News Roundup - February 22, 2024 20:00 - 24 minutesToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Backlash as another metro council decides to exit aged care service provision Darebin council announces a meeting-by-meeting risk management approach Misconduct findings against two councillors at the same Melbourne council A surprise contender eme...
Too many red flags, a planning threat, and a Supreme Court summons
Local Government News Roundup - February 20, 2024 20:00 - 24 minutesComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A ceasefire motion voted down by the City of Melbourne Councils react to electoral structure changes A Council sustainability initiative ‘rubbished’ in the media ALGA calls for the Government to keep its funding promise A focus on counci...
🔒 Roundup Unfiltered - Growth Area Council Challenges
Local Government News Roundup - February 20, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutesSubscriber-only episode The National Growth Areas Alliance is the peak body for local governments in Australia’s fast-growing outer cities and suburbs. It represents more than five million people, united by the shared experiences of population growth rates at double the national average and lo...
Storm recovery, a surprise twist, and a 'manifestly unfair' situation.
Local Government News Roundup - February 18, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutesComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian councils swing into emergency recovery mode after last week’s devastating storms and bushfire A surprise twist in the fight against eviction for TechnoPark residents in Hobsons Bay Analysis of councillor numbers after confirmatio...
Structural change, heated debate, and unopposed mayors
Local Government News Roundup - February 15, 2024 20:00 - 24 minutesComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Electoral structure changes announced for 39 Victorian councils Heated debate as Councils urged to declare support for a ceasefire in Gaza A new home for a Western Melbourne A-League club takes a major step forward A mayor’s plea to Taylo...
Brimbank monitors, a legal challenge, and a regrettable lack of control
Local Government News Roundup - February 13, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors announced for yet another Victorian council A new site determined for a controversial Harry Potter event in Mornington Peninsula Shire A sacked Sydney mayor launches a legal challenge against an ICAC ruling Two Victorian councils...
Speculation, accusations, and keeping the wolves at bay
Local Government News Roundup - February 11, 2024 19:00 - 20 minutesComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors wrap up at Greater Geelong Speculation that Lord Mayor Sally Capp will step aside, clearing the way for a run by her deputy A mayor accuses Melbourne Airport of delaying the airport rail link project Melbourne City Coun...
Statue resurrection, short-stay data, and the 'end of the backyard.'
Local Government News Roundup - February 08, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutesOn the Roundup for 9th February 2024: A controversial Captain Cook statue to be resurrected, but a Harry Potter-themed event in Mornington Peninsula Shire is now in doubt; Vandals strike in Baw Baw Shire; A CEO released from her contract for health reasons; Newly revealed data on the link be...
Sacked councillors to return, a cunning PR exercise, and a ‘flawed and extreme’ suspension
Local Government News Roundup - February 06, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Sacked Casey councillors prepare for a possible comeback Moonee Valley’s second municipal monitor announced The future of the Captain Cook statue on the agenda for Port Phillip City Council Local Government’s best problem solvers celebrated The NS...
School crossing tragedy, an unpopular naming plan, and a bin backflip
Local Government News Roundup - February 04, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutesComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: School crossing supervisor safety concerns after a fatality in Wodonga Melbourne City Council faces criticism over renaming plans Tensions at a regional Council meeting over the Gaza conflict An innovative pilot program targeting sexual h...
No-confidence, a mayoral health scare, and underwhelming housing reforms
Local Government News Roundup - February 01, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutesToday on the Local Government News Roundup: A council calls on its acting Mayor to step aside A rural mayor on the mend after a health scare A customer service win for a Victorian council A cyber attack on a council may have nationwide implications NSW councils underwhelmed by state housing...
More monitors and misconduct, a new review and a staffing crisis
Local Government News Roundup - January 30, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutesOn the 300th episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Monitors appointed at another Victorian council; A Darebin councillor ordered to apologise and suspended for misconduct; Moyne Shire appoints an Acting CEO; The local government funding model to be reviewed in NSW; Parramatta Council rev...
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