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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The TGU panel this week looks at the latest appointment of municipal monitors to the City of Greater Geelong. Plus more suburban parks closed after the discovery of asbestos; a council to stop maintaining state government assets in a push back against cost-shifting; the call for an overhaul of disaster recovery funding to councils; and much more on the list of the week’s local government related news stories.Support the Show.To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by th...