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

    Criminal charges, council mergers, and a four day work week - #562

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A councillor and a CEO served with alleged criminal chargesNew CEOs appointed at Berrigan and Junee CouncilsA CEO’s performance review exposes divisions within a NSW councilNew land valuations raise concerns about potential rate rises in SE QueenslandCouncil mergers back on the table in Western Australia, along with calls for compulsory voting in local government electionsAnd a four day work week introduced by a major international cityplus 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    30 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Contract renewals, sector reforms, and a new arena - ft. Fabian Dattner, #561

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councils react to new visitor fees for an international tourism iconCEO contract renewals in VictoriaHawkesbury Council speaking out after online activity involving two of its councillorsSutherland Shire considering on-street long term parking restrictionsA new consultation agreement between councils and the Tasmanian governmentLocal government reforms take effect in QueenslandGold Coast Council takes control of overseas travel approvals, and greenlights a new Olympic arenaA legal win for a sacked Council worker in South Australiaand dysfunction plays out publicly at South Perth council, in front of the monitorAlso today - planning for leadership succession in Councils, with Fabian Dattner from the Dattner Group - The Leadership Bottleneck - Tuesday 24th March, 12 - 1.30pm Book tickets 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    41 min

  3. 5D AGO

    More suspensions, landmark legal ruling, and CEO sacked - #560

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Two more Victorian councillors to be suspendedMayors speak out - Local distress over international conflict, and senseless violence on our streetsA council advised to plan the closure of a local aerodromeA landmark legal ruling on human rights goes against Moreton Bay councilA string of arson attacks rocks a local communityThe 4 day week might not be dead and buried in TasmaniaPlus a Council CEO sacked, and a warning issued over online abuseplus 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    31 min

  4. MAR 5

    Industrial standoff, budget blackhole, and a paid beach parking plan - #559

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Predictions of a messy industrial standoff across eight Melbourne councilsA super merger of councils not favoured in Melbourne’s southeastA regional council’s major budget blackholeA long serving Council CEO announces he’s stepping downA controversial plan to charge visitors for parking at Sydney beachesPressure to overhaul a CEO performance review process in QueenslandCouncillor resignations in NSW and Western AustraliaA Canadian mayor apologises for false claims about a colleagueplus 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    30 min

  5. MAR 3

    Ex mayor charged, brotherly leadership, and another monitor - ft. Stephen Yarwood #558

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An ex suburban Melbourne mayor facing sexual assault charges - but his identity cannot be revealedThe election of a new deputy mayor at Greater Geelong delivers a brotherly leadership teamLiverpool’s mayor at odds with the NSW Premier over the use of a council venueWaverley Council investigating after trees were vandalised by men claiming to be council workersCalls for Redland Council’s CEO recruitment process to be independently investigatedRate capping shapes up as an election battleground in South AustraliaA councillor resigns, new Council CEO appointments, and yet another monitor appointed in Western AustraliaAlso today: Stephen Yarwood joins me on Roundup Extra for a conversation about his journey from urban planner to city innovator, with a stint as Adelaide’s Lord Mayor on the way. 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    1h 9m

  6. MAR 1

    Skills shortage, debate rejections, feral pigs and corellas - #557

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Concerns over council finances persist, as the Victorian government’s Big Build is blamed for a growing sector skills shortageA council closes the book on a misconduct investigationA call to rename wards with Indigenous names rejectedWollongong Council knocks back a debate on alleged police brutalityGold Coast Council’s wage offer criticised for being too lowMayoral contenders emerging in TasmaniaA WA Council chief subject to investigation,A deputy shire president resigns, andin the UK, a four year planning dispute ends in disappointment for actor Martin Clunes.All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    31 min

  7. FEB 26

    Merger smackdown, mayors for Parliament, and Australia Day differences - #556

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Inner Melbourne mayors float a potential merger, and get a smackdown from the PremierA metro Council wants to raise rates by 5 per cent, and a rural council sounds the alarm on a spiralling asset maintenance gapMornington Peninsula’s mayor is running for state parliament;While a former Albury mayor considers a run at federal parliamentSydney overturns controversial new busking rulesEyebrows raised at a Queensland council’s spend on overseas travelA controversial parking fine system under review in AdelaideA WA council takes back its approval of its suspended CEO’s resignation, andAustralia Day controversies in Perth and Alice SpringsPlus much more news from around the world of local government in 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    30 min

  8. FEB 24

    Suspended mayor, failed merger plan, and market failure - ft. Robert Hicks #555

    Send a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The mayor of one of Victoria’s largest councils suspended for one monthWangaratta Council appoints its new CEOA proposal to merge two NSW councils fails to get off the ground,As a dire warning is issued about the future of the state’s smaller councilsTensions rise in Wollongong during a cat curfew debatePlans for Australia’s tallest building on the Gold CoastA Hobart councillor’s fuel card mistakeAlso today - why are an increasing number of local governments funding GPs? On Roundup Extra, Robert Hicks from Curtin Medical School reveals that WA councils are now spending millions to fill a ‘market failure’ in medical services - and its a growing crisis across 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 in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

    40 min
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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
    155
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Local Government News Roundup
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