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In the Monday, 16th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, world leading civility campaigner Diane Kalen-Sukra with an update on preparations for the second Global Civility Summit, which is just one month away. All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is […]
Continue ReadingIn the Friday 13th 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 ReadingBerrigan Shire Council has appointed Cameron Boardman as its new chief executive, starting April 7. Council says the decision followed a recruitment process that drew candidates from across the region and beyond,and was confirmed at Tuesday’s meeting, March 10. Mayor Julia Cornwell McKean says the appointment is an important step for the shire, describing Boardman […]
Continue ReadingIn this 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 clicking here. Transcript […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest 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 clicking here. […]
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 ReadingAfter eighteen months of service, Wollongong City Councillor Tiana Myers has announced her resignation, effective immediately. Elected in 2024 to represent Ward Three, Myers says the decision follows medical advice and a need to focus on her long-term health. Lord Mayor Tania Brown today praised the outgoing councillor’s “passion and integrity,” particularly her advocacy for […]
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 ReadingNarrabri Shire Council has officially announced the resignation of Councillor Amanda Brown, effective Friday, 27 February 2026. Cr Brown, who was elected to the Council in the September 2024 local government elections, made the difficult decision to step down following a recent cancer diagnosis. In a heartfelt statement, she expressed that her priority must now […]
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