Rate cap breach, intervention and a tragic loss – ft.Anne-Marie Cade #524

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Conflict resolution expert and former mayor Anne-Marie Cade has been watching councils elect their mayors, and has advice for navigating what can be a challenging period for some. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national […]

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Newsfeed – Tuesday, 2/12/25

A second Victorian Council in breach of the rate capNew Yarra Ranges advocacy platform releasedNew guidelines for renewable energy projects: MurrindindiUK Council CEO suspendedMurrundindi survey shows concern for proposed health mergerQLD Govt appoints adviser to Redland Council VIC: Alpine Shire Council has confirmed the breach, blaming it on a system error that led to rates being […]

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Newsfeed – Monday, 1/12/25

NZ Government proposes 4% cap on council rates increasesHume Council action results in VCAT orders against illegal earthworksNth Grampians to review community care servicesHistoric Lambton dive tower closed over safety concernsBendigo launches new emergency dashboardLarge scale event approval for Marrickville clubNew Coonamble Shire GM starts workMoreton Bay platypus project reveals surprising resultsHepburn Shire approves sale […]

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Overwhelming demerger vote, city turmoil, and “concerning misrepresentation” – #523

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is 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 here. Read along with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Newsfeed – Friday, 28/11/25

New Shire of Irwin President and DeputyMelton push for rail line electrification“Indequate consultation” on transmission line: Upper Hunter ShireHorsham chooses mayor and deputyAvenel rally for rail safety upgradesAnger over Gold Coast mayor’s Winter Olympics trip WA: The Shire of Irwin has elected Cr Isabelle Scott as the new Shire President and Cr Andrew Gillam as Deputy Shire President following […]

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Award winners, and a “grossly unfair”situation – #522

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is 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 here. Read along with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday, 27/11/25

Latrobe City Council has a new mayor and deputyInaugural Mary Rogers Award winners announcedStrathbogie Shire urges rethink on power projectsUrgent motion after physical attack on Council CEOPlanter box contract criticised at City of SydneyJoondalup councillor resigns afer strip club expense scandalQueenscliffe and Nillumbik elect new mayors VIC: Latrobe City Council has tonight elected Cr Sharon […]

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Newsfeed – Wednesday, 26/11/25

Tammy Smith reappointed as Yarriambiack CEONew Mayor for Towong ShireDarcy Byrne takes over as LGNSW PresidentBaw Baw Acting CEO appointment extendedIllegal dumping fine for Auburn businessDon Watson to address Victorian mayorsNSW Mayor calls for fairer power prices in the regionsMayoral election finish line approaches VIC: Tammy Smith has been unanimously reappointed as Yarriambiack Shire Council […]

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Housing first, claims refuted, and a community devastated – ft.Georgia Forde #521

Today on the Local Government News Roundup, Australia’s No. 1 local government podcast: Also today: Honours student Georgia Forde talks about her research into the barriers to achieving gender parity at the elected level in Victorian local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster […]

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