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 • 454 episodes
Local Government News Roundup
Latest Episodes
Stand up for the mayor - plus monitors, CEOs and major reforms
On the Local Government News Roundup for 19th December 2024:More monitor appointments extendedAnother Council reverses course on Australia DayAs councils hold their first meetings of the new term, advocacy position...
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Season 4
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Episode 412
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27:56
Demerger off, flouride rejected, and a mayoral walkout
On the Local Government News Roundup for 13th December 2024:Monitors extended at BrimbankA new Secretary of DTP announcedA council demerger called offCouncils unite on a Metro fast track callCairn...
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Season 4
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Episode 411
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17:32
Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour
On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024:Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia DayThe first councillor resignation of the new term in VictoriaA push to deal with childcare deser...
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Season 4
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Episode 410
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19:41
Leaked recording, attack condemned, and planning officers arrested
On the Local Government News Roundup for 9th December 2024:Concerns over a leaked recording of a Council’s confidential discussionsA local mayor condemns last week’s attack on a Jewish synagogueWarrnambool City Cou...
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Season 4
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Episode 409
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17:01
Councils unite, corrupt conduct finding, and "collective failings"
On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December:Councils unite on healthcare demandsA council CEO resigns and more senior exec newsA corrupt conduct finding from ICAC against a former council manager...
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Season 4
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Episode 408
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24:01
