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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 472 episodes
Local Government News Roundup
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Protests, a plea for help, and a landfill train wreck
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council meeting adjourned as tensions boil overMelbourne’s new tougher stance on graffitiA call for state government help on tree vandalism in NSWand ...
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Season 5
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Episode 430
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29:25
No confidence, a legal dispute, and a collective sigh of relief
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Mayors under pressure to resign from withinBrimbank calls for rail before runway in a new campaignMore than half a million failure to vote notices on their way t...
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Season 5
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Episode 429
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25:14
Resignation pressure, hospital protest, and escalating safety concerns
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A metro mayor under pressure to resignA hospital protest is headed for the steps of ParliamentA monitor’s verdict on a rural CouncilKiama’s industrial d...
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Season 5
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Episode 428
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24:52
Mayoral misconduct, malicious attacks, and councils win in court
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A step towards open briefings at Greater DandenongA Council CEO condemns malicious attacks on staff and councillorsVictorian first e-bike and e-scooter parking i...
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Season 5
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Episode 427
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22:33
Chaotic meeting, rates boycott call, and a hiring freeze
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Chaotic scenes as another council considers a major rate increaseAnd a former PM’s extraordinary call to boycott council ratesA council’s move to ensure politica...
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Season 5
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Episode 426
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21:40
