Local Government News Roundup
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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Hepburn crisis deepens, green wedge alarm, and demeaning conduct warning - #615
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:A Governance Crisis Deepens at Hepburn - Now the Mayor has Been Stood DownA Court Orders Penalties and Dogs Destroyed After an AttackCasey Flags Green Wedge Alarm...
Councillor passes, corruption probe set, and a CEO contract terminated - #614
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Tributes flow after the death of a Greater Bendigo councillorMelton’s push for rail electrification ramps up after a V/Line outageLiverpool Council awaits a crucial inquir...
Fraud investigation, WFH ruling, and the body-worn cameras for council officers - #613
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Greater Shepparton fraud probe - seven men interviewed;A Macedon Ranges worker loses a work from home challengeAnother aged care service exit confirmedCouncil ove...
Governance reset hampered, cricket pitch scrutiny, and a ground-breaking AI report - #612
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Cricket pitch management under scrutiny after the tragic death of a local footballerThe VLGA’s CEO resigns after nearly a decadeLiverpool Council to sue the OLG over an al...
Glass bin pressure, rate increase warning, and an attack on transparency - #611
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:A councillor quits, triggering a by-election for Banyule CouncilPressure on the Victorian government to scrap next year’s glass bin rollout planA warning to NSW councils t...
Fan Mail
Hi Chris, can you please report on the City of Yarra narrowing their bike lanes. Mayor Jolly was extremely disrespectful and racist to members of the public. Would appreciate it if you could have a look at this. Here are some time stamps since it was a long meeting. 39 minute mark: community submissions begin. 2 hour and 52 min mark: Cr Wade moves the officer recommendation to keep the lanes as they are, and complete permanent designs including trees, etc. Cr Crossland and McKenzie vote with Cr Wade. 3 hour mark: the vibe shifts, the mood is aggressive and hostile comments.
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