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On the Local Government News Roundup today: 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 now: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Merri-bek City Council has voted to transition from weekly to fortnightly general rubbish […]
Continue ReadingOn the podcast today: plus 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 now: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Glen Eira City Council says […]
Continue ReadingBreaking news today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 now: Transcript for Episode #593 Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingCamden Council has installed new surveillance cameras at three illegal dumping hotspots in Leppington, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce waste crime across the local government area. The cameras, funded through the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Illegal Dumping Prevention Program, are operating around the clock at Ingleburn Road, Park Road, and the corner […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 now: Transcript for Episode #592 The 2026 […]
Continue ReadingFormer City of Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly has broken down while giving evidence at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, admitting she sent an anonymous email to journalists and councillors alleging fraud and corruption at the council she ran — and that she concealed her identity because she feared her position would be terminated […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s episode: and 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 now: Transcript for Episode #591: Victorian Report Frankston City Council leaders will sleep […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 3rd June 2026: Plus much more news from 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, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Transcript […]
Continue ReadingGwydir Shire Council has announced the appointment of Leeah Daley as its new permanent General Manager. Following an extensive recruitment process in partnership with LGNSW Recruitment, the final interviews were concluded in Bingara. Mayor Tiffany Galvin welcomed the appointment, highlighting Ms Daley’s strong local connections and community involvement as key assets for the region’s long-term […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds sounds the alarm on the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils. And 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 […]
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