Media ban, inland rail shock, and “monster mergers” – #583

On the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and 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 on your preferred podcast platform, […]

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Quorum crisis, a missed opportunity, and a surprise career move – #582

Today on the Local Government News Roundup podcast: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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, […]

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Resignation bombshell, boycotts and by-elections – #581

Coming up today: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Plus the Roundup flashback machine takes us back to this week in 2021. 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 […]

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Viral resignation, funding feud, and a mayoral blast – #580

Coming up today on the podcast: 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 #580: Today’s Top Three A Victorian councillor has sensationally […]

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No-confidence, bombshell resignation, and teen takeovers – #579

Coming up today on the podcast: 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 by clicking here. Transcript for […]

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Shock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency – #578

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]

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Censure, corruption inquiry, and unavoidable trade-offs – #577

On the Wednesday, 22nd April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast […]

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Hobart Axes E-Scooters

Hire e-scooters are being pulled off Hobart’s streets, after the City Council decided to axe the controversial scheme in favour of an e-bike-only model. Pulse Tasmania reports the decision follows years of complaints regarding safety risks, poor rider behaviour, and footpaths being cluttered with dumped devices. Disability advocates had repeatedly warned the scooters posed a […]

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Resignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole – #575

On your Friday 17 April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast […]

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