Category: News

The largest emissions reduction project ever undertaken by local government in Australia was recently launched in Victoria. 46 councils have come together as part of VECO – Victorian Energy Collaboration – to source their electricity under a long term contract that will provide renewable energy from local wind farms. It is estimated to reduce carbon […]

As heard on the Roundup, 30th May edition, 50,000 community members have contributed to a plan to turn a 23km stretch of road into a more sustainable transport thoroughfare. Read the full story here: https://nationalpost.com/pmn/environment-pmn/bogota-crowdsources-a-green-transport-future-to-cut-emissions Source: nationalpost.com

Coming up on the Roundup midweek edition for 26th May 2021. Warrnambool Council replaces its interim CEO with another interim CEO; Greater Geelong cracking down on illegal rubbish dumping; a Victorian first for the City of Whittlesea; unrest continues at Dubbo Regional Council… and we hear from the Victorian Ombudsman about her report on Victorian […]

Seven Mayors from Central and Western Queensland converged on Rockhampton recently to launch a campaign for the upgrade of Queensland’s Beef Corridors – a strategic supply chain of over 2,000 km of roads that are vital to continued growth of the beef industry. The group is calling on the state and federal governments to address […]

A relatively new advocacy alliance has formed to promote Gippsland at all levels of government. It includes local government, business and industry, and has started to make its mark after less than 12 months in existence. On a Local Government News Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with Ali Wastie, the CEO of Bass Coast Shire, […]

A new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub will be established at Dookie in northern Victoria, to design and deliver innovative programs and practices to boost drought resilience and agricultural productivity. The 3 year, $30 million project includes $8million from the Federal Government, and $22 million from Hub members. While based at the University of […]

Construction of an innovative new underground automated waste collection system on the Sunshine Coast is complete and moving to the commissioning stage. The first system of its type in Australia, the facility has been built in the new Maroochydore CBD. It will move waste and recyclables from businesses and public realm bins in the city […]

With Councils across Victoria being asked to identify suitable land for the state government’s $5.3B Big Housing Build, Monash City Council is offering three Council-owned sites for consideration for social housing. The Council will advocate for the sites at Clayton, Mount Waverley and Chadstone to be considered, along with a potential VicTrack controlled site in Oakleigh. […]

In episode 12:A Victorian Council to take on the state government decision in the Supreme Court;New figures confirm the fastest-growing municipalities in the country;A new Councillor for Mornington Peninsula, and a new South Australian CEO announced;I speak with the Mayor Monash City Council about that Council’s social housing priorities;Plus lots more from around the world […]

In this episode:Victorian councils taking a stand on responsible dog ownership and tree vandalism;A joint campaign to tackle ageism;The search for dark matter takes a big step forward in rural Victoria;Finalists announced for the MAV Technology Awards;Plus lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally. Links for this episode:1. Greater Shepparton […]