Local Government News Roundup

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Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

  1. 1d ago

    Display cancelled, election shocks, and an absenteeism crackdown - #659

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian councils call for a pause on new data centre approvalsWodonga’s CEO announces his planned departureIndigo Shire appoints its new CEO.A new General Manager appointed to Moree Plains ShireA Gaza artwork display cancelled on safety grounds by Shoalhaven CouncilHobart’s longest-serving councillor loses his seat after 34 yearsA Queensland council cracking down on absenteeismand the shock passing of a New Zealand deputy mayorplus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  2. 5d ago

    Surprise election outcomes, a bizarre termination, and a confusing resignation, ft. Allan Watkinson - 658

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The wash up from Tasmania's local government elections, including some surprise resultsThe cost of a mayor's legal fight against a political criticVictoria's mayoral election season is underwayAn embattled Queensland mayor resignsA Western Australian Council CEO sacked... after she had already resignedMoonee Valley Council votes to remove a former mayor's name from plaques across the cityA councillor resignation at Knox Council in MelbourneGeneral manager movements in New South Walesand much more news, plus: A new Gallup report, Local Government at a Turning Point, combines resident survey data with interviews with 33 council chief executives, general managers and directors across Australia and New Zealand.  Gallup principal Alan Watkinson joins Chris to discuss the findings, and how rising community expectations and cost-of-living concerns are meeting limited funding, rising costs, workforce challenges and eroding trust.  Read more about this episode at www.lgnewsroundup.com Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  3. Oct 26

    Council court victories, leave denied, and a sensational resignation, ft. Ryan Carters - #658

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Court victories for Cardinia Shire Council and the City of StonningtonA second NSW Council under threat of suspensionDemerger plans progress for two regional NSW councilsThe tragic death of a former Queensland councillorRedland's mayor denied a request for leaveBullying allegations against a South Australian mayorand more turmoil at South Perth as the CEO sensationally quitsAll of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Also today, how a former professional cricketer is teaming up with councils to helps dads be healthy, gender-equal parents. Chris is joined by Ryan Carters from Dadfit, and Symphony3 CEO Thomas Hynes. Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  4. Oct 22

    Sector shake-up, a councillor censured, and whale carcass wash-up - #656

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Indi leaders united in condemning violence in public lifePort Phillip calls for cruise gateway master planBallarat consulting on a leadership shake-upA censure and a referral to the OLG at Kempsey ShireCessnock takes on a social media giant over online abuse videosTwo more councils considering massive rate risesWhale carcass problems on two coastsand the London council cutting more than 500 jobsand much more local government news from around the country. Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  5. Oct 20

    "Blindsided", a wave of condemnation, and a call for compassion, ft. Anne-Marie Cade - #655

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A wave of condemnation from across the local government sector, in the wake of Monday's horrific attack on MP Helen Haines. Reaction from councils and representative bodies across the country.Industrial action escalates in Melbourne's westClarence Valley's new administrator starts workGilgandra Shire appoints its new General ManagerThe Queensland Government's response a local government Depreciation Taskforce reportand yet another South Australian Council parts ways with its CEOAlso today: Former mayor Anne-Marie Cade on equipping councils and elected members to manage conflict effectively. Details and bookings for the online session, "Skills For Leading in Uncivil Times," on 29th October here. Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  6. Oct 18

    Crossing backdown, online abuse, and growing pains ft. Todd Carney - #654

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A council's backdown on school crossing cost-shiftingGeelong heads off a controversial supermarket developmentA class action settlement proposal over a council nominations debacleA backdown on grant distribution changes in NSWBrisbane Council to destroy two dogs involved in an alleged violent attackGrowing concerns about online abuse towards council candidates in Tasmaniaand a WA councillor's call for changes to defamation lawsAlso today: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney calls for more investment in Outer Western Sydney ahead of massive growth in the coming years. Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  7. Oct 15

    Council suspended, administrator appointed, and rate pegs set - #653

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: New councillors elected as Victorian by-election outcomes confirmed Industrial action in Merri-bek, as West Wimmera locks in a four year dealClarence Valley Council suspended by the MinisterNext year’s rate pegs set for NSW councils A CEO appointed as the search for another gets underway in Queensland A call for candidates for next year's South Australian council electionsTwo CEO appointments at WA Councilsand much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

  8. Oct 13

    Attendance microscope, new lobbying rules, and rising conduct complaints - #652

    Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Councillor attendance under the microscope in VictoriaA disturbing video reignites calls for more CCTV in a rural municipalityNew lobbying rules on the way for councils in NSWAlbury Council defers a proposed 30 per cent special rate variationComplaints about one Queensland council double in a yearMore conduct rulings about Tasmanian councillors as elections approachand UK households set to get more time to pay their Council tax debt under new government rulesPlus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Also today, hear how Warrnambool City Council reduced its infringement review backlog to zero with the help of our sponsor, Symphony3. Symphony3 Webinar details: From Backlog to Zero Support the show 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

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Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

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  • Creator
    Chris Eddy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Local Government News Roundup
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