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“Hateful narratives”: a world first strategy, and toxic culture rejected, #487

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025LG News Roundup

In today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]

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“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand, #486

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 3rd September: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. […]

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Sweeping meeting changes, a censure overturned, and an un-resignation, #485

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 1st September: plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]

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Dog attack alarm, funding wins, and more industrial action, #484

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025LG News Roundup

On the Friday 29th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

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Council shutdown, charged Mayor stands aside, and intervention for two councils, #483

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025LG News Roundup

On the Wednesday 27th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

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VIC: New Colac Otway CEO announced

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025LG News Roundup

Andrew Tenni has been unanimously appointed as the new CEO of Colac Otway Shire following a vote at yesterday’s Council Meeting. Mayor Jason Schram announced the appointment, noting that Mr Tenni has been serving in an interim capacity and previously held the position of General Manager of Corporate Services for three years. Mr Tenni brings […]

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VIC: Maribyrnong Mayor steps aside

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025LG News Roundup

Maribyrnong Mayor Cr Pradeep Tiwari has stepped aside from his duties as mayor and councillor, after being charged with traffic offences, including dangerous driving. The allegations relate to an incident last June before he was elected to council. The Council said the mayor had stood down in accordance with Local Government Act requirements and while […]

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Kingston monitors, tight mayoral contests, and a ‘gut-wrenching’ attack, #482

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025LG News Roundup

In the Monday, 25th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

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VIC: Monitors for Kingston Council

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025LG News Roundup

Two municipal monitors will be appointed to Kingston City Council, commencing Monday 25th August through the end of this year. Local Government Minister Nick Staikos has announced that John Tanner will be one of the monitors, with the second to be appointed at a later date. Mr Tanner is currently a monitor at Hobsons Bay […]

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Levy discontent, demerger referendum, and a major restructure, #481

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025LG News Roundup

The Local Government News Roundup is back today with the latest news from across the local government sector, including: 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. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

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