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Today on the Local Government News Roundup, the latest mayoral election results from around Victoria; a likely challenge to the Adelaide Lord Mayor election result; the sudden passing of a Council General Manager; Tasmanian council election results hailed for an outstanding gender balance outcome; and much more news from around the world of local government. […]
Continue ReadingToday, a councillor suspended for two weeks for misconduct; the latest mayoral elections results from Victoria and election updates out of South Australia; compulsory voting leads to a huge increase in voter turnout in Tasmania. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here for any of the 172 episodes so far. Scroll down […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup, the by-election result at Northern Grampians; more details on Moira’s Commission of Inquiry; a host of mayoral election results from Victoria and South Australia; Hepburn makes a final decision on the Rex; rising concerns over the safety of e-bikes and scooters; and we talk about digital transformation in the local government […]
Continue ReadingThe term on everyone’s lips these days is ‘digital transformation.’ But what does that mean for local government, and how does your council shape up against others across Australian and New Zealand? TechnologyOne and LG Professionals Australia have collaborated on the second annual report that shows where digital transformation is sitting in the local […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup, councillor resignations and mayoral appointments; a controversial decision to close a Council facility in Warrnambool; Councils recognised with award wins; a public pool crisis looming requiring a multibillion dollar solution; a GM resigns; a WA council moving to a popularly elected mayoral model; and we talk about digital transformation in the […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, the latest mayoral election results from councils around Victoria; another council to exit aged care services; the battle for the northern suburbs in Qld’s Livingstone Shire is over; Kiama responds to proposed state government intervention; election results in Tasmania; and NZ Councils’ management of drinking water comes up […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup is back with regular updates from councils around the country. In this episode, we catch up on recent sector developments, including a Commission of Inquiry appointed at Moira Shire Council; CEO comings and goings from around the country; and the latest mayoral election results from Victoria. Listen to this episode […]
Continue Reading25th September, Episode 162 In this episode, a councillor’s social media remarks referred to the conduct registrar; a reduction in councillor numbers for Western Australia under new reforms; sensational corruption claims against a NSW Mayor to be investigated; and a NT council in the spotlight over claims of a toxic workplace culture. Just some of […]
Continue ReadingEpisode 161, 21st September 2022In this episode, confirmation of a new railway station for Melbourne’s west; two councils celebrate wins in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards; a Victorian regional affordable housing summit announced; a Northern Territory mayor steps down after being charged with drug-related offences, and a former NSW mayor censured over alleged caretaker period breaches. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today, Moreland about to officially become Merri-bek; claims of a flawed business case strongly refuted by Indigo Shire Council; advocacy wins for Victorian councils; a Qld council stripped of its strategic planning role in housing; a string of CEO level announcements; and a SA council set to govern with just three members. […]
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