Rate cap breach, intervention and a tragic loss – ft.Anne-Marie Cade #524

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Conflict resolution expert and former mayor Anne-Marie Cade has been watching councils elect their mayors, and has advice for navigating what can be a challenging period for some. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national […]

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Overwhelming demerger vote, city turmoil, and “concerning misrepresentation” – #523

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Newsfeed – Friday, 28/11/25

New Shire of Irwin President and DeputyMelton push for rail line electrification“Indequate consultation” on transmission line: Upper Hunter ShireHorsham chooses mayor and deputyAvenel rally for rail safety upgradesAnger over Gold Coast mayor’s Winter Olympics trip WA: The Shire of Irwin has elected Cr Isabelle Scott as the new Shire President and Cr Andrew Gillam as Deputy Shire President following […]

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Award winners, and a “grossly unfair”situation – #522

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the news from this episode below: Victorian Report […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday, 27/11/25

Latrobe City Council has a new mayor and deputyInaugural Mary Rogers Award winners announcedStrathbogie Shire urges rethink on power projectsUrgent motion after physical attack on Council CEOPlanter box contract criticised at City of SydneyJoondalup councillor resigns afer strip club expense scandalQueenscliffe and Nillumbik elect new mayors VIC: Latrobe City Council has tonight elected Cr Sharon […]

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Housing first, claims refuted, and a community devastated – ft.Georgia Forde #521

Today on the Local Government News Roundup, Australia’s No. 1 local government podcast: Also today: Honours student Georgia Forde talks about her research into the barriers to achieving gender parity at the elected level in Victorian local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster […]

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Newsfeed – Tuesday 25/11/25

More mayoral election results from around VictoriaThird consecutive term for mayor and deputy of CorangamiteMoyne Shire elects new mayor and deputyNew leadership team at Macedon RangesReport: “Serious shake-up” coming for NZ local governmentNew silo artwork completed in West WimmeraLGNSW invites EOIs for Boundaries Commission appointmentsWangaratta/Indigo family day care service to closeDemanding mosquito season ahead – […]

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Alleged assault, housing feud, and mayor reprimanded – #520

On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer […]

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Planning alarm, avoidable failures, mayor removed – #519

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Links for stories referenced […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday 20/11/25

SA Mayor ousted early by fellow councillorsIpswich booming – new data revealedBoundary change proposal – Burnside and Adelaide Hills CouncilsLGANT elects new PresidentNick Dametto declared winner of Townsville mayoral electionLeague table of Council planning permit approval times: Herald SunOmbudsman report into Rivervue and Kensington Banks flood issuesMaitland disappointed with Newcastle’s Rising Tide decisionMore Victorian mayoral […]

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