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Newsfeed: 30/1/26

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026LG News Roundup

Liverpool Deputy Mayor resignsKalgoorlie-Boulder appoints acting CEOReport: Upper Hunter Council considering service and job cutsMelbourne Lord Mayor proposing new vandalism policy Liverpool Council‘s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Dr Betty Green, has resigned from her position mid-term due to health reasons. She plans to pursue academic research on women’s experiences in local government while reflecting on her […]

“Game of chicken”, concerning trend, and 4 day week first – ft. Jonathon Marsden #544

January 30, 2026February 18, 2026LG News Roundup

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Also today – Jonathon Marsden, a former Mayor and two term councillor at Hobsons Bay, joins Chris for a chat as part of the Summer Series. Follow the Local Government News Roundup […]

Newsfeed: 29/1/26

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026LG News Roundup

*This page updatesWhittlesea by-election date setNew Deputy GM for Narrandera Shire CouncilEx Council worker charged with fraudExternal candidate appointed acting CEO of Kalgoorlie-Boulder CouncilWyndham calls out spate of online racismBaw Baw extends Acting CEO appointmentUpdate due on Albury CEOSecret recordings trigger Cairns governance crisis A by-election to fill a vacancy on Whittlesea City Council has […]

Newsfeed: 28/1/26

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026LG News Roundup

*This page updatesNew Directorate formed at Fraser Coast CouncilMerger proposal lacked evidence base: Glenorchy CouncilLaunceston offers reward for return of stolen sculptureNew Councillor for Clarence ValleyAdelaide bikeway plan revivedByron Shire apologises for rates errorLaunceston poised to make history with permanent 4 day working weekAsbestos discovery closes Shoalhaven Council chambersShire of Yilgarn vacancies Fraser Coast Regional […]

Australia Day controversies, merger ambush, and councillor suspensions – #543

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, strong representation from local government in this year’s Australia Day honours list. All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from […]

Media ban, governance breakdown, and elections postponed – #542

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, the UK government reveals its list of postponed council elections, as well as those that are still going ahead this year. All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national […]

New leadership era, medical emergency, and a sudden resignation – #541

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026LG News Roundup

In today’s Summer Series update from the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode […]

Misinformation refuted, bridge decision deferred, defamation win – #540

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026LG News Roundup

In a Summer Series update from the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode […]

Special Edition: Jim’s View, ft. Jim Magee – #539

January 15, 2026January 19, 2026LG News Roundup

In a special edition of the Local Government News Roundup – Summer Series: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the […]

Newsfeed: Wednesday, 14/1/26

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026LG News Roundup

*This page updatesStrathbogie launches petition for power reliability projectNew support fund for bushfire-affected councilsMonitor appointed to City of PerthWhittlesea councillor resignationGeelong region councils issue fire prevention noticesStonnington’s new scaled fees for residential parking permitsAlpine Shire expands public EV charging networkNew playground communication boards in Moyne ShireGeorges River cracks down on pool safety riskWater restrictions extended […]