Media ban, inland rail shock, and “monster mergers” – #583

On the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, […]

Continue Reading

Resignation bombshell, boycotts and by-elections – #581

Coming up today: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Plus the Roundup flashback machine takes us back to this week in 2021. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen […]

Continue Reading

Monitors Appointed to Wyndham City Council

The Victorian Government has moved to appoint two municipal monitors to Wyndham City Council in a bid to restore community confidence and ensure high standards of governance. Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer today nominated Jim Gifford and Jo-Anne Mazzeo to the roles. The appointments, which are subject to final administrative processes, will see the […]

Continue Reading

Viral resignation, funding feud, and a mayoral blast – #580

Coming up today on the podcast: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript for Episode #580: Today’s Top Three A Victorian councillor has sensationally […]

Continue Reading

Monitor appointed at Serpentine Jarrahdale

The Local Government Inspector, Tony Brown, has appointed Dominique Mecoy OAM as a Local Government Monitor at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, with the appointment commencing Monday 4 May 2026. The appointment follows the Council’s decision in March to formally request the Inspector appoint a Monitor. Under the Terms of Appointment, Ms Mecoy will support […]

Continue Reading

No-confidence, bombshell resignation, and teen takeovers – #579

Coming up today on the podcast: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript for […]

Continue Reading

Censure, corruption inquiry, and unavoidable trade-offs – #577

On the Wednesday, 22nd April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast […]

Continue Reading