Latest Vlga Podcast Episodes
TGU: “It’s a nasty problem”
VLGA Connect - May 03, 2024 02:00 - 45 minutesThis week the TGU panel discusses new governance and integrity measures for local government in Victoria; the appointment of municipal monitors to Darebin City Council; plans to remove council planning powers if they don’t meet housing targets; and much more of the week’s local government news. ...
TGU: "It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”
VLGA Connect - April 26, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutesThis week’s TGU panel discussions looks a sexist newspaper cartoon about a female Council CEO; Ballarat Council’s rejection of a policy on formal positions; the challenges of national standardisation of kerbside bins; falling levels of public trust in government in the UK; a council’s warning ab...
TGU: It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”
VLGA Connect - April 26, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutesThis week’s TGU panel discussions looks a sexist newspaper cartoon about a female Council CEO; Ballarat Council’s rejection of a policy on formal positions; the challenges of national standardisation of kerbside bins; falling levels of public trust in government in the UK; a council’s warning ab...
TGU: “An illusion that dissipates fairly quickly”
VLGA Connect - April 19, 2024 02:00 - 58 minutesThis week, Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic are joined on the TGU panel by Kendrea Pope to discuss the week’s local government news, including: The release of the municipal monitors’ report for Glenelg Shire Council A councillor under fire for an appearance at a pro-Palestine rally More parks close...
TGU: Monitors, asbestos and pushing back on cost-shifting
VLGA Connect - April 12, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutesThe TGU panel this week looks at the latest appointment of municipal monitors to the City of Greater Geelong. Plus more suburban parks closed after the discovery of asbestos; a council to stop maintaining state government assets in a push back against cost-shifting; the call for an overhaul of d...
Local Leaders - Cr Jenna Davey-Burns, Mayor Kingston City Council
VLGA Connect - April 08, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutesJoining Chris Eddy on VLGA Connect Local Leaders today is the Mayor of Kingston City Council, Cr Jenna Davey-Burns. Hear about Cr Davey-Burns' journey to local government leadership, her dedication as a foster carer, her commitment to fostering positive relationships with other levels of governm...
TGU: Reminiscences, resignations and appointments
VLGA Connect - April 05, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutesThe TGU team is back and taking a walk down memory lane as the sector marks 30 years since the amalgamation of Victorian councils. Also this week, new Council CEOs appointed, another resigns, a rescission motion is lost, and a council Facebook page disappears. Support the Show. To learn more ...
TGU: Arrivals and departures
VLGA Connect - March 28, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutesOn TGU this week, the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne announces her departure; a Council CEO moving on to a new role; a new Chair appointed to the Local Government Grants Commission; Geelong returns to the G21 fold; and much more local government news to discuss on the TGU panel. Plus a bon...
TGU: AI risk management, green wedge plans, and a new inquiry
VLGA Connect - March 22, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutesOn TGU this week, reflections on AI risk management for councils; the state government responds to Operation Sandon and releases new green wedge management plans; a new inquiry announced into the sustainability of local government and much more. Brought to you by the VLGA and Hunt & Hunt Lawyer...
TGU: A social media pile-on without much credibility
VLGA Connect - March 15, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutesOn TGU this week, a new conduct finding leads to another councillor suspension; a place naming policy becomes controversial in regional Victoria; Yarra’s push to charge owners of large vehicles higher parking fees; Warrnambool expresses its concerns after offshore wind farm announcement; a new m...
TGU: ‘The CEO has the right to do that’
VLGA Connect - March 08, 2024 03:00 - 46 minutesWelcome to the 8th March edition of TGU The Governance Update with the ‘A Team’ of Julie Reid and Tony Raunic, joined this week again by Steve Cooper. TGU is proudly presented by the Victorian Local Governance Association. On this International Women’s Day the Panel discussed the VLGA Event on ...
In Conversation: Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGiU
VLGA Connect - March 04, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutesJoining Chris Eddy on VLGA Connect from London is Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), to discuss a stark new report on the financial state of the UK local government sector. With a number of UK councils having already declared effective bankruptc...
TGU: Nautical but nice
VLGA Connect - March 01, 2024 01:00 - 1 hourThis week, with Chris Eddy away on a mystery international assignment, regular panellists Julie Reid and Tony Raunic are joined by Steve Cooper to dissect the week’s local government news. The panel discuss the mooted local government conduct changes, VEC ward boundary reviews, emergency manage...
TGU: A planning scheme ‘tweak’, ceasefire motions disrupt, and a push to pay for dog waste bags
VLGA Connect - February 23, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutesThe TGU panel dissects the week’s local government news, including a tweak to existing use rights in Victorian planning schemes; more meetings disrupted over ceasefire calls; a council clean up initiative rubbished in the media; a councillor’s call for a charge on dog waste bags; and councils on...
Local Leaders - Cr Robyn Gulline, Mayor, Horsham Rural City Council
VLGA Connect - February 19, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutesVLGA Connect's popular Local Leaders is back for a new season in 2024. First up this year is the four-term Mayor of Horsham Rural City Council, Cr Robyn Gulline, who shares with Chris Eddy her approach to the role as a first-term councillor, thoughts of dealing with conduct issues across the sec...
TGU: Changes to Council electoral structures, monitors, petitions and major events
VLGA Connect - February 16, 2024 02:00 - 53 minutesThis week on TGU, Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid discuss the week’s major local government news, which includes the announcement of structural changes for 39 Victorian councils ahead of elections later this year. Also: monitors start work at Brimbank and finish up at Greater Geelong; co...
An AI first, a planning oopsie, and Taylor Swift!
VLGA Connect - February 09, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutesThis week on TGU, Chris Eddy and Julie Reid are joined by guest panellist Kendrea Pope to discuss the week’s big local government stories, including: The potential return of sacked former councillors The impact of electoral representation reviews and ward boundary reviews on Victorian councils a...
TGU: Conduct reforms, monitors appointed, and misconduct matters
VLGA Connect - February 02, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutesTGU is back for 2024 with Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid discussing some of the latest local government developments, including: Municipal monitors for Moonee Valley; a Darebin councillor suspended for misconduct; a CEO departs the sector for a state government role; a major review of t...
TGU: Resignations, appointments and a mayoral sleigh
VLGA Connect - December 15, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutesOn the final TGU for the year, the panel brings you the week’s big local government stories including a Council meeting that turned ugly; CEO and Councillor appointments, resignations and a sacking; Christmas goes missing in one municipality, and the return of the age-old debate on Christmas dec...
TGU: Suspensions, extensions and interventions
VLGA Connect - December 08, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutesOn the agenda this week, the suspension of Strathbogie Shire and the installation of an interim administrator; a councillor facing a four month suspension after a conduct panel ruling; a new executive team announced sending ripples through three councils and a peak body; plus a damning Ombudsman...
TGU: The neverending countback
VLGA Connect - December 01, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutesThe TGU team is back to unpack the week’s local government news, including the council position that nobody wants; councillors claim unsafe work environment; council work practices in question; a councillor passes; a CEO appointed and much more. Support the Show. To learn more about the events...
TGU - The neverending countback
VLGA Connect - December 01, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutesThe TGU team is back to unpack the week’s local government news, including the council position that nobody wants; councillors claim unsafe work environment; council work practices in question; a councillor passes; a CEO appointed and much more. Support the show To learn more about the events, ...
In Conversation With: Sven Bluemmel, Victorian Electoral Commissioner
VLGA Connect - November 27, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutesIn a new episode of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy welcomes the recently appointed Victorian Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel for a conversation about his career journey, and the work that is underway preparing for next year's round of local government elections across the state. Support the Show...
TGU: Reforms, quorums and… guns?
VLGA Connect - November 24, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutesThis week on TGU with Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid, new conduct reforms announced for Victorian councils; the OHS implications of war-related motions; Councils fail to maintain quorum; a countback fails; and overseas, an increasing number of ‘neutrality motions’ and court rules guns ar...
TGU: Speed limits, cost-shifting and the 4 day working week
VLGA Connect - November 17, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourOn the TGU agenda this week - Glenelg monitors revealed; a 30 kph speed limit extension; councils standing up to cost-shifting; the Ombudsman investigates a 7-year building permit saga; the 4-day working week on trial in Victoria and the UK; plus more of the week's local government news with Chr...
TGU: Councils take a stand on international issues, and a mayor suspended
VLGA Connect - November 10, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourOn TGU today, the team discusses Merri-bek Council’s controversial resolution on Gaza; tragedy strikes two council communities; monitors start Monday at Glenelg, but who are they?; Strathbogie Council asked to show why it shouldn’t be suspended; a NSW mayor suspended for serious corrupt conduct;...
Local Leaders - Cr Denise Massoud, Whitehorse City Council/VLGA President
VLGA Connect - November 06, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutesJoining Chris Eddy on Local Leaders today is Cr Denise Massoud, a former mayor and deputy mayor at Whitehorse City Council, and the current President of the Victorian Local Governance Association. Denise talks about her passion for community and a story of frustration that led to her eventually...
TGU: Appeal dismissed, more municipal monitors, and a hot potato!
VLGA Connect - November 03, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutesOn the TGU menu this week, Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic discuss the pending appointment of municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council; a Council CEO responds to inaccurate media reporting on the removal of posters relating to the Israel/Gaza conflict; a Supreme Court rejects a former councillor’s...
Local Leaders - Cr Jennifer Anderson, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
VLGA Connect - October 30, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutesCr Jennifer Anderson is today's guest on Local Leaders. Cr Anderson has been mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire five times, and is the current deputy mayor. She speaks with Chris Eddy about how she manages balancing a busy GP practice with her local government career; how her approach to council lea...
Local Leaders - Cr Hadi Saab, Mayor Kingston City Council
VLGA Connect - October 25, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutesToday's guest on Local Leaders is Cr Hadi Saab, the Mayor of Kingston City Council. Cr Saab is a Druze first-generation Australian born to Lebanese and Syrian parents. He talks to Chris Eddy about his motivations for getting into local government, the progress made this year on significant issu...
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