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Protests and petitions, and non-lethal nudging – #572

April 10, 2026April 13, 2026LG News Roundup

In this edition 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 #572 Today’s Top Three Kiama Council […]

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Kiama Council Sets Path for Contentious Budget Savings

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026LG News Roundup

KIAMA, NSW – In a heated extraordinary meeting on Tuesday night, Kiama Municipal Council narrowly voted 4-3 to approve draft budget parameters aimed at slashing at least $5.4 million from the bottom line. The move, intended to steer the council toward financial sustainability, has sparked significant community backlash over proposed cuts to frontline services and […]

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Sickening reference, industrial action and the 4 day week is back – #571

April 7, 2026April 10, 2026LG News Roundup

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, we flash back to what was making news three years ago this week. 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 […]

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Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors – #570

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026LG News Roundup

On your final pre-Easter edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 […]

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Court date, CEO reinstated, and an unsettling crime wave – #569

March 30, 2026April 1, 2026LG News Roundup

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the Roundup Flashback takes us back to 2024. 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. […]

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A stern rebuke, election fail, and a Solitaire scandal – #568

March 27, 2026March 30, 2026LG News Roundup

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across Australia and beyond on the nation’s #1 podcast for local government news and interviews. 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 […]

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Ryde Leadership Crisis Enters Second Week

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026LG News Roundup

More than a week after the sensational suspension of the City of Ryde’s top executive team, a “wall of silence” has descended over the civic centre. Despite mounting calls for transparency and a potential state-led inquiry, the council has offered almost no further information regarding the investigations into its most senior staff. As previously reported […]

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Deadlock broken, rules tightened, and fuel concerns – #567

March 25, 2026March 27, 2026LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across 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 on your preferred podcast platform, or […]

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Community Mourns Passing of Long-Serving Councillor Lisa Intemann

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026LG News Roundup

The Port Macquarie-Hastings region is in mourning following the passing of Councillor Lisa Intemann, a dedicated public servant and community advocate whose influence spanned more than three decades. Cr Intemann passed away at John Hunter Hospital on Friday, March 20. Mayor Adam Roberts, speaking on behalf of the Council and the wider community, expressed deep […]

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Five Years of the Roundup, plus reforms, recommendations and reflections – #566

March 23, 2026March 25, 2026LG News Roundup

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus as we mark five years of the Local Government News Roundup, I’m joined by some special guests to talk about how we got here, and where we’re going next. And we introduce a new Roundup Flashback segment – highlighting some of the stories making local […]

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