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Noosa Shire Council has revealed it was the victim of a sophisticated international fraud during the Christmas period, losing $1.9M to organised criminal gangs. CEO Larry Sengstock says the fraud was perpetrated by international criminals using advanced AI social engineering techniques – not through a cyber security breach of council systems. Importantly, no council data […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes Here […]
Continue ReadingFriday 10th October on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, a NSW town living in fear, and the local council’s call to the Premier for help – Chris talks to Anthony Doyle from Walgett Shire Council on Roundup Extra. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Greater Geelong Council CEO Ali Wastie on how the city is moving on from Grand Final disappointment with a major new cultural event. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingIt’s episode 500 of the Local Government News Roundup! Coming up in this episode, and much more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingFriday 3rd October on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more of the latest 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Cr Moira Berry, Chair of Peri Urban Councils Victoria is here with a plea to state and federal governments for support for housing development in some of the state’s rapidly growing but potentially overlooked council areas. The Local Government News Roundup is brought […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th September 2025: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingTownsville Mayor Troy Thompson has resigned today, bringing an end to an 18-month controversy surrounding his qualifications. The resignation comes just one week after the Queensland government issued him a show-cause notice. In a defiant video statement released on social media this morning, Thompson announced he will recontest the position in the upcoming by-election, insisting […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special […]
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