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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, […]
Continue ReadingToday 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, […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup’s YouTube channel, Chris Eddy has breaking news on a mass exodus of elected members from a Western Australian Council; a South Australian Council CEO’s surprise career move; and a legal challenge withdrawn in the City of Stonnington.
Continue ReadingComing 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 […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Marsh, the Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, has claimed victory in the Nepean state by-election, comfortably retaining the seat for the Liberal Party. According to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), Marsh secured a commanding lead with approximately 63.5% of the two-candidate preferred vote against independent candidate Tracee Hutchison. Despite a strong showing from Pauline […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that highlights deepening fractures within Wyndham City Council, Councillor Dr Jennie Barrera has announced her immediate resignation, citing an “untenable” environment and a leadership deadlock at the municipality. Cr Barrera, who served as Mayor in 2023/24, formally submitted her resignation to the Chief Executive Officer this afternoon, Friday, 1 May 2026, according […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government has moved to appoint two municipal monitors to Wyndham City Council in a bid to restore community confidence and ensure high standards of governance. Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer today nominated Jim Gifford and Jo-Anne Mazzeo to the roles. The appointments, which are subject to final administrative processes, will see the […]
Continue ReadingComing 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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Continue ReadingA Victorian councillor has sensationally resigned mid-meeting, after a vote to adopt a budget with a rate increase. Mike Noske delivered a letter of resignation to CEO Helen Havercroft about an hour into this week’s Glenelg Shire Council meeting, to a smattering of applause from the public gallery. The Council is yet to make any […]
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