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Making news in the Roundup for 23rd May 2021, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia; the state budget delivers for the Fix the Calder campaign; the call for a name change for a Western Australian council; the latest senior executive movements in the sector, and lots more around the world of […]

In the midweek roundup, a new Ombudsman report into Councils’ financial hardship support; a competition brewing over the location of the state’s new intermodal freight terminal; the new Homes Victoria board announced; and more winners from the federal budget from around the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local […]

In episode #21 for the 16th May 2021 – Council reaction to the Federal Budget; a major investment in trees for Melbourne’s west; all councils to be part of a generational shift in the approach to mental health services; lots of senior appointment news from around the country; a fee increase determined for NSW councillors;and lots more from around […]

A new episode of the Roundup is out now. In this episode:A new round of regional and rural infrastructure funding opening soon;Hepburn Shire appoints a Chief Executive Officer.An extraordinary vacancy filled on Wellington Shire;Seven Queensland mayors come together to advocate for government support;Plus the wash up from the English council elections and more from around […]

In the 9th May 2021 episode:An evacuation order issued for a city apartment building;CEO appointments for three Councils and the EPA;Councils in line for the Victorian Sports Awards;Tumby Bay Councillors reinstated;And a state first LGBTIQ portfolio for a Queensland Council. Links:1. St Kilda building evacuation order2. New CEO for Murrindindi Shire3. West Wimmera Shire new CEO starts this […]

Coming up on the latest episode of the Roundup:A transformational plan unveiled for the north bank of the Yarra River;Winners announced in the MAV Technology Awards for 2021;Mildura council appoints an interim CEO;Australia’s longest road tunnel announced but not welcomed by all;A local mayor found guilty of misconduct; And a preview of an in-depth conversation with […]

In this episode of local government news from around Australia:A review announced into the culture of local government in Victoria;Funding for Victorian Councils to employ staff to work with business on COVID Safe practices;A trial of e-scooters on the way;A CEO resign, another loses an unfair dismissal case, and yet another is appointed in a […]

In this bulletin:The loss of jobs from a phase out of native timber logging quantified;The launch of a campaign to Fix the Calder;A new addition to a popular regional Victorian tourism attraction;A CEO’s suspension lifted, and a public inquiry into financial management at a NSW Council.Plus, a look at the new Drought Resilience Hub concept […]

In this bulletin:A new 16 member gender equality advisory committee established in Victoria;  A council named one of the best places to work in Australia and New Zealand; The latest CEO appointment news from around the country, And declarations of housing and climate emergencies. Plus a preview of a VLGA Connect interview with Andrew Greaves, the Victorian […]

In this bulletin, a multimillion-dollar fund for rapid response housing projects in Victoria;a new initiative to support Aboriginal businesses and employment in central Victoria; a councillor cleared of inappropriate conduct, while another is called on to resign; and the Australian city to be immortalised in a board game. Plus a preview of a VLGA Connect […]