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On the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 #565 Victorian Report A political […]
Continue ReadingA political stalemate in Wyndham City Council remains unresolved, after a second attempt to elect a new mayor ended in a deadlocked chamber. The vacancy follows the February suspension of former Mayor Josh Gilligan. Since then, Councillor Preet Singh has been serving as acting mayor, but a formal vote to fill the position for the […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Ryde has been plunged into a state of administrative uncertainty following a marathon, four-hour closed-door council meeting that resulted in the immediate standing down of three of its most senior officials. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Chief Executive Wayne Rylands, Deputy CEO Michael Galderisi, and Governance Boss Graham Humphreys have […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday 6th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingNorth Sydney has joined the growing ranks of Australian local governments moving to “electrify” the suburbs, with Councillors voting this week to adopt a policy that will discourage gas connections in all new residential developments. The decision, made during Monday night’s Council meeting, formally amends the North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2025. Under the […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Stephen Yarwood joins me on Roundup Extra for a conversation about his journey from urban planner to city innovator, with a stint as Adelaide’s Lord Mayor on the way. All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingThis week on Roundup Extra, discover how Stephen Yarwood transitioned from urban planner to the youngest Lord Mayor of Adelaide. Learn about his experiences, challenges, and key insights on local governance on the Local Government News Roundup episode coming Wednesday, 4th March. Hear about the inspiring journey of Stephen Yarwood, who became the youngest Lord […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingThe long-awaited vision for a rail link to Melbourne Airport is officially moving from the drawing board to the ground. In a series of major announcements this week, the State and Federal Governments revealed that construction has commenced, signalling a multi-billion dollar transformation for Melbourne’s western suburbs. At the heart of this evolution are three […]
Continue ReadingMornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh has secured the Liberal Party preselection for the Nepean by-election and taken leave from his councillor duties. MPNews reported that Cr Marsh won comfortably in the first round with ten out of nineteen votes. Cr Marsh now has less than ten weeks to campaign ahead of the May 2nd […]
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