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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Quorum crisis, a missed opportunity, and a surprise career move - #582
On the Local Government News Roundup today:Resignations trigger a quorum crisis in WAA Council CEO’s surprise career moveChapel Street Traders drop their legal challenge against Stonnington CouncilPeak gro...
Resignation bombshell, boycotts and by-elections - #581
Coming up today:Marsh wins Nepean, triggering a by-election on the Mornington PeninsulaWyndham’s leadership crisis deepens, with councillor boycotts, and now a resignationA troubled Sydney pool development is headi...
Viral resignation, funding feud, and a mayoral blast - #580
Coming up today: A councillor’s dramatic mid-meeting resignation goes viralA monitor appointed after a troubling psychosocial investigation reportBass Coast picks a new mayoral teamA funding feud erup...
No-confidence, bombshell resignation, and teen takeovers - #579
Coming up today:Wyndham’s mayor digs in, as the council passes a no-confidence motionA Tasmanian mayor drops a political bombshellGold Coast claims success with its homelessness crackdownVictorian councils...
Shock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency - #578
Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A shock Council CEO resignationA two month suspension for a Hobart councillorA mayor calls out disrespect after a disrupted council meetingA council’s s...
Censure, corruption inquiry, and unavoidable trade-offs - #577
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A Fair Work ruling set to hit Councils’ bottom linesa corruption inquiry announceda councillor censured and facing disqualificationwhile another is unde...
“Lower the temperature,” dysfunctional councillors, and a landslide win - #576
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:a landslide win for Newcastle’s new Lord Mayorcouncillors plan a motion of no-confidence in Wyndham’s mayora $3B election call from a group of regional councils<...
Resignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole - #575
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A string of CEO resignations, affecting four statesA $15M court decision with sector-wide implicationsIndustrial action at some Melbourne councils escalates...
Shock suspension, hidden camera breach, and a “nonsensical” decision - #574
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The shock suspension of a municipal building surveyorPolice called after hidden cameras found in a town hallThe half million dollar cost of democracy in Liverpoo...
A mayor under scrutiny, the toll of abuse, and a “wooden spoon” controversy - #573
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A local government minister in hot water over a throwaway commentMore councillor resignationsThe state government accused of rushing through planning changes in ...
Protests and petitions, and non-lethal nudging - #572
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Protests and a petition as Kiama Council considers budget cutsA former Council CEO loses a dispute over his exit packageA Council fight over workplace safety spi...
Sickening reference, industrial action and a 4 day week back on the agenda - #571
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Pressure mounts on a city mayor to resignA NSW council floats a plan for a four day work weekA mayor’s off mic moment becomes publicIndustrial action se...
Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors - #570
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Pressure builds on a newly elected mayor to step downA South Australian Council CEO resigns after one year in the jobHobart City’s new plan to tackle anti-social...
Court date, CEO reinstated, and an unsettling crime wave - #569
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Criminal proceedings against a CEO and Councillor hit court in BallaratTwo councillor resignations in one week at a Tasmanian CouncilThe Federal Court orders the...
A stern rebuke, election fail, and a Solitaire scandal - #568
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Palestinian flag is coming down in DarebinA leadership crisis at the City of Ryde stretches into a second weekLegal advice sought over a councillor’s claims ...
Deadlock broken, rules tightened, and fuel concerns - #567
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Deadlock broken - Wyndham finally elects a new mayorControversial policy updates go through at Hobsons BayKingston Council moves ahead with plans to tighten Noti...
Five Years of the Roundup, plus reforms, recommendations and reflections - #566
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The number of councillors to be cut in Tasmania, as the government unveils new sector reformsA man fined for throwing coffee at a Victorian Council CEOGeelong co...
Mayoral deadlock, wild admissions, and a leadership crisis - #565
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayoral deadlock in WyndhamYarra’s mayor makes wild admissions while trying to get an assault charge droppedA leadership crisis at the City of Ryde, with three...
By-election, harassment charges, and freight bottlenecks - ft.Steve Krieg #564
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A resignation triggers a by-election for Latrobe City CouncilAn inquest postponed over potential criminal charges against a former council employeeA first term A...
Artwork apology, rate cap shake up, and personal attacks condemned - ft. Diane Kalen-Sukra #563
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A Council worker convicted of fraud appeals his jail sentenceAn apology to artists whose work was damaged in a Council chamberA council calls for a shake up to t...
Criminal charges, council mergers, and a four day work week - #562
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A councillor and a CEO served with alleged criminal chargesNew CEOs appointed at Berrigan and Junee CouncilsA CEO’s performance review exposes divisions within a...
Contract renewals, sector reforms, and a new arena - ft. Fabian Dattner, #561
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Councils react to new visitor fees for an international tourism iconCEO contract renewals in VictoriaHawkesbury Council speaking out after online activity involv...
More suspensions, landmark legal ruling, and CEO sacked - #560
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Two more Victorian councillors to be suspendedMayors speak out - Local distress over international conflict, and senseless violence on our streetsA council advis...
Industrial standoff, budget blackhole, and a paid beach parking plan - #559
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Predictions of a messy industrial standoff across eight Melbourne councilsA super merger of councils not favoured in Melbourne’s southeastA regional council’s ma...
Ex mayor charged, brotherly leadership, and another monitor - ft. Stephen Yarwood #558
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:An ex suburban Melbourne mayor facing sexual assault charges - but his identity cannot be revealedThe election of a new deputy mayor at Greater Geelong delivers a brother...