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Continue ReadingIn this episode:A preferred route chosen to link Seymour to the Great Victorian Rail Trail;Sydney’s Inner West Council appoints a new General Manager;The mayor of Subiaco to remain popularly elected;And I’m joined by the Chair of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Transport Forum to hear about that group’s advocacy aims ahead of the Victorian State Budget. Plus lots […]
Continue ReadingThis post now has its own page at the top of the website. Check it regularly for updates. Updated 6 August 2021: Since the 2020 local government elections, there has been considerable movement at the Chief Executive level of Victorian councils. Here is a running tally of Council CEO appointments, or where a change is […]
Continue ReadingA $2 billion development underway in Melbourne’s north;Concept designs released for a new rail bridge for Melbourne Airport Rail;Victoria’s new Gender Equality Act leading the way for the rest of the country;The new Victorian Mayoral Advisory Panel announced;General Manager movements in New South Wales; And lots more from around the world of local government across […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode:A win for Mornington Peninsula in the fight against a controversial gas line proposal; new smart city projects from Geelong and Yarra; the first 5-star green star train station in Melbourne; and Blue Mountains Council safe from dismissal. And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally. Links […]
Continue ReadingIn episode 7:Former councillors and officers found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct; a new multi-million dollar aquatic centre opens; CEO appointments in Victoria and Queensland; a new tool to help councils meet climate change obligations in their Council Plans; the US city that has abandoned tolls in favour of electric vehicles; and lots […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode, Victoria’s new Chief Municipal Inspector announced; a VAGO report on road network management finds room for improvement; the Deputy Prime Minister in Wangaratta; CEO and General Manager news; and items of interest from interstate and overseas. Links for this episode:1. New Victorian Chief Municipal Inspector: https://tinyurl.com/ucn77db32. VAGO report on Council road management: https://tinyurl.com/8he6j4vk3. […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to your new source of local government news from around Victoria, Australia and overseas. Each Sunday and Wednesday, experienced media presenter and local government executive Chris Eddy brings you a selection of interesting and up to date stories to help you keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the closest level […]
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