VLGA Connect Victorian Local Governance Association
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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.
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TGU: “There’s always a fool to be had… perhaps!”
This week the TGU panel discusses recent media reports about interventions at Victorian councils; local government elections targeted by more extremist candidates; Merri-bek Council’s proposal to double rates for landlords; a new Chair Administrator and a long term councillor to step aside; the council ordered to return $36M to the government; and a councillor’s unfortunate exposure during an online council meeting.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offere...
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TGU: Governance concerns and the return of Christmas
Join the TGU team for a look at the week’s local government news, including a councillor suspension for serious misconduct; governance concerns at Brimbank; a coffee van row prompts calls for the amalgamation of Queenscliffe borough; the return of a merry Christmas at Stonnington; an update on the passage of conduct reforms through Parliament; and a look at anomalies in electoral roll legislation ahead of Victorian council elections in October. TGU is sponsored by Hunt & Hunt LawyersSuppo...
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TGU: Reforms, boundaries and keeping an open mind
Chris Eddy and Julie Reid are joined by Nick Miller from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers for this week’s panel discussion on the week’s local government news, including new legislation, wards boundaries, an arbiter decision, housing challenges, planning winners and much more. Plus, introducing a new segment with Rhys Thomas reporting on the latest important happenings from the VLGA.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Associ...
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TGU: Roads, rail and… smelly breweries?
On TGU this week, sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, the panel discusses the latest council concerns about funding for state-owned roads; a mayor puts pressure on Melbourne Airport and the government to get serious about an airport rail link; permanent and interim CEO appointments announced; wicked housing problems and collapsing roads; and the neighbours who don't like living next to a brewery.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian...
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TGU: Pouring cold water on Mickey Mouse
This week the TGU panel looks at sector reaction to the Federal Budget; concerns of a massive loss of open space from the state government’s Big Build; a council’s wicked housing problem; the overturning of Cumberland’s controversial library book ban; a capital city mayor takes issue with her own council’s decision; and much more of the week’s local government news.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VL...
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TGU: A ‘disappointing’ State budget, waste dilemmas, and a library book ban controversy
On TGU this week, the panel looks at sector reaction to the Victorian State Budget; yet another Council has a monitor installed; CEO announcements; waste collection dilemmas; a council’s controversial library book ban creates backlash; turning off Facebook comments; and Jeremy Clarkson upsets his local council again.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact u...