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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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, what can your council do to help with the transition to electric vehicles? Chris is joined by Cameron Rimington from the Electric Vehicle Council to talk about a new resource now available for councils across the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s 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 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and […]
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 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup, available now: Also in this episode, a new survey reveals the extent of the planner shortage in local government – Regional Cities Victoria Chair and Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali joins Chris to discuss. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from […]
Continue ReadingIn an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup is back, and in this edition we catch up on the major news of the last month. Including: Plus much more news from around the local government sector across Australia. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingA Victorian ALP policy committee has recommended loosening and eventually removing the cap on council rate increases, arguing that councils cannot adequately fund community services under the current system. Local Government Minister Nick Staikos said there are no plans to change the “fair go rates” system, highlighting that the average rate cap of 2.3% since […]
Continue ReadingPer ABC News, Four Adelaide City councillors have been removed from their positions after a judge declared the 2022 Central Ward election result void due to illegal practices. The ruling comes after an investigation into unauthorised collection of ballot papers from apartment buildings. The decision affects all four elected members of the Central Ward, including Jing Li, who […]
Continue ReadingWest Arnhem Regional Council has appointed Katharine Clare Murray as its new CEO, bringing her extensive experience in Indigenous leadership to the role starting April 28, 2025. Ms Murray aims to focus on community-led outcomes, economic sustainability, and building strong partnerships while replacing Andrew Walsh, whose tenure strengthened community connections. Per NT News —- A dispute over […]
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