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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.

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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.

    TGU: Roads, rail and… smelly breweries?

    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...

    • 50 min
    TGU: Pouring cold water on Mickey Mouse

    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...

    • 46 min
    TGU: A ‘disappointing’ State budget, waste dilemmas, and a library book ban controversy

    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...

    • 57 min
    TGU: “It’s a nasty problem”

    TGU: “It’s a nasty problem”

    This week the TGU panel discusses new governance and integrity measures for local government in Victoria; the appointment of municipal monitors to Darebin City Council; plans to remove council planning powers if they don’t meet housing targets; and much more of the week’s local government news.TGU from VLGA Connect is sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please...

    • 45 min
    TGU: "It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”

    TGU: "It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”

    This week’s TGU panel discussions looks a sexist newspaper cartoon about a female Council CEO; Ballarat Council’s rejection of a policy on formal positions; the challenges of national standardisation of kerbside bins; falling levels of public trust in government in the UK; a council’s warning about Brazilian Butt Lifts and more! Sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VL...

    • 41 min
    TGU: “An illusion that dissipates fairly quickly”

    TGU: “An illusion that dissipates fairly quickly”

    This week, Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic are joined on the TGU panel by Kendrea Pope to discuss the week’s local government news, including:The release of the municipal monitors’ report for Glenelg Shire CouncilA councillor under fire for an appearance at a pro-Palestine rallyMore parks closed due to asbestos contaminationCEOs and GMs caught up in political dramasThe cost of a Queensland mayoral induction questionedBrought to you by the VLGA and sponsored by Hunt & Hunt LawyersSupport the Sh...

    • 58 min

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