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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. 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; and Rath Engineering […]
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and yet more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal has issued a new comprehensive determination setting allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors across all 79 Victorian councils, restructuring the allowance framework for the first time since 2022. Determination No. 01/2026 was made on 18 August 2026 by Tribunal Chair Mr Warren McCann and Members Ms Laurinda Gardner and […]
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL DAYS* […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL DAYS* Purchase your tickets now at davidsonwp.com/lg-innovate-2026 The Local Government News Roundup […]
Continue ReadingDate: 21st August 2026 A major legal showdown is looming, as former Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon launches a massive $3.5 million personal lawsuit against Housing Minister Nick Staikos. The Herald Sun reports that legal documents were served directly to Staikos’s home this morning, accusing the former Local Government Minister of misfeasance in public office following […]
Continue ReadingDate: 21st August 2026 Wyndham City councillor Josh Gilligan has announced he intends to conclude his time on council when the term of the state-appointed municipal monitors finishes at the end of January 2027. Cr Gilligan, who represents Wimba Ward, said he would remain until then “to ensure their work can be seen through properly.” […]
Continue ReadingDate: 21st August 2026 Kingston City Council will table two separate arbiter determinations at its ordinary meeting on Monday 24 August, both arising from misconduct complaints lodged by Cr Hadi Saab against fellow councillors. Cr Caroline White will be suspended for two months, while Cr Jane Agirtan has been directed to apologise and undertake social […]
Continue ReadingDate: 19 August 2026 More Victorian councillors have confirmed they will contest the upcoming state election, adding to a growing list of local government figures entering parliamentary contests. Among the latest announcements reported by the Herald Sun, Moonee Valley City Council councillor and former AFL footballer John Barnes, Gannawarra Shire Council mayor Garner Smith, and […]
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