Leave denied, funding setback, and a novel housing fix – #641

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected […]

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Stonnington suspension, legal costs questioned, and a new inquiry – #640

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected […]

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Election shake-up, rate notice errors, and escalating consultancy costs – #639

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering […]

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Mayoralty relinquished, smart glasses ban, and a colossal white elephant – #638

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering […]

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Sali’s preselection, political theatre, and a public censure – #637

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering […]

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Rates notice error, mayoral confusion, and the cost of conduct – #636

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering […]

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Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled – #635

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and yet more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath […]

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Allowances shake-up, the prayer returns, and mayoral oil portraits – #634

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and yet more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL […]

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Quilpie Shire CEO Justin Hancock to Depart for Banana Shire

Updated: Quilpie Shire Council has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer Justin Hancock has tendered his resignation, with his final day set for Friday, 16 October 2026. And in a further development, Mr Hancock has been announced as the incoming CEO at Banana Shire Council, and is set to commence on the 2nd November. Quilpie Mayor […]

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Bill debated, disgusting graffiti condemned, and a new rate cap announced – #633

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL DAYS* […]

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