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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.
Episodes
515 episodes
Funding disadvantage, a damn disgrace, and a problematic proposition
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure fundingA surprise bank branch closure angers a rural councilA council introduces body wor...
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Season 5
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Episode 470
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40:59
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Unfair dismissal, private security furore, and historic council budgets
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council worker wins an unfair dismissal caseA hard-fought win for Techno Park residents in Hobsons BayA controversial funding decision in WyndhamThe f...
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Season 5
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Episode 469
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28:39
Dysfunctional budget debacle, mayoral challenge, and a rate cap warning
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolvedA mayor’s budget challenge to the rest of the countryAn apology called for after a councillor was wrongfully accu...
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Season 5
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Episode 468
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40:00
Procedural vandalism, toxic dysfunction, and a costly decision
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local government fundingTwo new members elected to the VLGA boardAbove average satisfaction for...
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Season 5
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Episode 467
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48:04
Liquor licence loss, democracy returns, and a “toxic” debate
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Another council introduces security measures for its meetingsConcerns as councils are set to lose a say in liquor licence decisionsBallarat Council hit with an E...
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Season 5
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Episode 466
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26:50
Multi-million dollar mistake, job cuts clash, and election bill shock
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Councils consider legal options over an unpopular state taxA multi-million dollar parking fine error at Merri-bek CouncilThe latest Victorian Council CEO to call...
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Season 5
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Episode 465
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26:27
Election rejected, concerning loophole, and a trivial complaint crackdown
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:More drama at Golden Plains as a countback winner rejects a spot on the CouncilHigher rates flagged for owners of derelict Melbourne propertiesA building surveyo...
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Season 5
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Episode 464
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24:40
Bargaining tension, CEO movements, and a councillor reprimanded
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Contention over a push for multi-council enterprise agreementsThe ESC releases its annual rate capping reportA new CEO announced, and support for another dealing...
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Season 5
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Episode 463
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24:58
Honours, awards, resignations and interventions
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A metro council exploring legal options to challenge the state’s ESV levyA controversial mayor returns to workVictorian councils recognised for excellence
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Season 5
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Episode 462
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20:48
Result stands, flag furore, and a nauseating attack
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Result stands - VCAT rules on fraudulent votes in the city of KnoxA flag furore at a Victorian councilA council rejects a peer-reviewed flood studyRetir...
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Season 5
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Episode 461
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22:10
Project pushback, alliance pullback, and a cheeky council campaign
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw fundingAn Acting CEO becomes interim as a Council recruitment moves aheadCouncils pushing back on housing and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 460
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46:04
Abhorrent levy, dismissal warning, and CEOs and councils part ways
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A levy pause for farmers and more drought assistance announced - but some councils say it's not enoughThe WA council on notice for potential dismissalTwo Queensl...
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Season 5
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Episode 459
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25:03
A monitor for Hobsons Bay, Council-Government clashes, plus CEO appointments and councillor resignations
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons BayCEO appointments in three states, as two former Council CEOs make a return in VictoriaGreater Geelong to stay in aged c...
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Season 5
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Episode 458
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40:26
Aged care pressure, wage talks impasse, and targeting online abuse
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Pressure on Greater Geelong council to remain in aged care servicesA last minute reprieve for a Stonnington animal shelter operatorCouncillors call for action on...
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Season 5
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Episode 457
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23:24
Formal warning, turmoil in the top end, and a unique border rivalry
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Indigo Shire gets the go-ahead for a revenue-neutral rate cap variationMore council winners from the Victorian state budgetA formal warning for a Council CEO
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Season 5
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Episode 456
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34:58
Budget disappointment, alleged corrupt practices, and a mayor reprimanded
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Sector reaction to the Victorian State BudgetCouncils united against a new state tax - we hear from MAV President Jennifer Anderson on next steps now the legislation has ...
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Season 5
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Episode 455
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37:10
Commission of Inquiry launched, a new Mayor elected, and challenging fake news
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Whittlesea Council Commission of Inquiry is underwayGolden Plains elects a new MayorA leadership transition revealed for Cardinia ShireA Sydney coun...
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Season 5
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Episode 454
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20:15
“Complete travesty”, “unfair and cruel” - new tax draws swift response
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government taxA community push to save a regional saleyards from closureWinners and losers from IPART’s rul...
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Season 5
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Episode 453
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26:03
A surprise un-retirement, mayoral medical dramas, and a warning for sniggering councillors
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effectThe surprise un-retirement of a former Council CEOA Melbourne council to trial 30km speed limits
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Season 5
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Episode 452
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38:35
Another mayor suspended, higher rate cap approved, and a call to ‘lift the tone’
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A rural mayor suspended after an arbitration processHepburn gets the all clear for a 10 per cent rate increaseIntense debate over a controversial inner city artw...
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Season 5
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Episode 451
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25:36
Whittlesea woes, Golden Plains’ plight, plus ridiculous arguments and lame excuses
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillorDysfunction at Golden Plains under the spotlightGreenline cut and more bike lanes planned in the city...
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Season 5
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Episode 450
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23:05
Council turmoil, serial pest suspended, and controversial new council leadership
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Unrest at Golden Plains - a councillor resignation and the mayor on a leave of absenceA warning of broader implications for the sector after a Federal Court decision...
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Season 5
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Episode 449
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23:40
Climate alliance exit, driveway crackdown, and firepit storm
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A climate alliance loses another council memberA testy exchange between a council and a local MPA move away from carbon offsets by a regional councilMel...
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Season 5
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Episode 448
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27:14
Council court defeats, workers locked out, and a seismic political shift
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Council court defeatsA Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail LoopAnother municipal monitors report is releasedA major restruc...
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Season 5
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Episode 447
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37:27