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In a new episode in the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia. Rebecca shares her insights on the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of diversity in governance, and the highlights […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Chris is joined today by Narrabri Shire Mayor Darrell Tiemens to talk about the push to get a major retailer back in the town, and much more. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – […]
Continue ReadingJohn Nevins is a former local government CEO, having led Kingston City Council in Melbourne for more than a decade. He joins Chris Eddy on a new episode of the Roundup’s Well Travelled Executive Series to talk about his career journey and how he has dealt with more than his fair share of personal challenges […]
Continue ReadingIn the Wednesday, 12th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Liz Joldeski from Mainstreet Australia on the link between place making and community safety. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 4th December 2024: Plus former Glen Eira mayor Jim Magee joins Chris to talk about the recently released inquiry report and what it means for the future of the sector in Victoria. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support […]
Continue ReadingThe Davidson Local Government CEO Index has been updated for its fourth year, bringing valuable insights from more than 170 council chief executives across the country. The findings reflect the complex challenges and priorities facing local government CEOs in Australia as they navigate post-pandemic recovery, technological changes, and community needs. Today on Roundup Extra we […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and […]
Continue ReadingToday’s guest on the Local Government News Roundup’s Well Travelled Executive Series is Rachel Brophy, who started her career in the public sector in South Australia in the mid 2000s. Since that time she has held leadership roles in professional bodies and councils in three states, most recently concluding a term as CEO of Douglas Shire Council […]
Continue ReadingEarlier this year, a thought leadership piece from Daniel Fletcher on the 8 Big Questions for Local Government in 2024 went viral on LinkedIn. Daniel has been a council CEO, and is currently General Manager of Communities and Liveability at Western Downs Regional Council in Queensland. He’s a speaker, mentor and coach with a passion […]
Continue ReadingIn March this year, Chris Eddy spoke with civility campaigner Diane Kalen-Sukra from Canada to talk about her crusade to tackle rising incivility against people in public life. It has become one of the most listened to episodes of the Local Government News Roundup to date. Six months on, Diane’s work to shine a light […]
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