Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for 19th November 2024:Complaints about the council elections process on the riseMelbourne’s Lord Mayor outlines a first 100 days planMayoral election season in full swing in VictoriaAn overhaul of building approvals for NSW takes councils out of the loopA mayor hits back at online rumoursAn audit raises concerns about termination payouts at a Queensland counciland poor councillor behaviour makes news in New Zealand, the UK and in Canadaplus ...

Send us a textThe Davidson Local Government CEO Index has been updated for its fourth year, bringing valuable insights from more than 170 council CEOs across the country.The findings reflect the complex challenges and priorities facing local government CEOs in Australia as they navigate post-pandemic recovery, technological changes, and community needs.Today on Roundup Extra we dig deeper into those issues with special guest Justin Hanney, a former local government CEO himself at rural, regio...

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 15th November:Suspected vote tampering reported as Victorian council elections come to a closeThe sector falls short on gender equality targets for the state’s councillor cohortNew leadership for the VLGA boardFive more councils elect their mayors and deputy mayors for the new termFallout from the shock resignation of Shoalhaven Council’s CEOOpposition ramps up to the NSW Government’s proposed ban of confidential councillor briefin...

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 13th November:Recounts delay the declaration of some Council election resultsMayoral elections begin - five to report todayTributes for the outgoing President of the MAV, as the new President steps upThe shock resignation of a NSW Council CEOA council highlights a rural residential aged care crisisMore details of expenses paid on behalf of a former mayor under pressure to resignA former minister to take the reins at Coober PedyA...

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 11th November 2024:The finish line in sight as more election results are announcedQuestions raised about a council’s controversial pre-election decisionA council candidate arrested over allegations of campaign signage theftA poor workplace culture and a staffing crisis alleged at a NSW CouncilPressure mounts on a former Tasmanian mayorAnother code of conduct breach by a Hobart councillorA 78 year old activist hit with a 12 month ba...

Send us a textA special edition of the Local Government News Roundup bringing you the latest results from Victorian council elections. Some shock results as more incumbents, including sitting mayors, are defeated.Victorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillors in good governance. Support the showSupport the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per mo...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:We run through the latest provisional results from council elections across Victoria, which include a few surprisesWe’ll take a brief look at stories making news around the countryAnd in a Roundup Extra Chris is joined by Murrindindi CEO Livia Bonazzi to talk about the funding challenges faced by small rural councilsVictorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillor...

Send us a textThursday 7th November special edition with the first batch of official results from Victorian council elections, plus news of a Council CEO's resignation, and the appointment of municipal monitors.Victorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillors in good governance. Support the showSupport the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per mont...

Send us a textOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 6th November 2024:More early vote reports from Victorian council elections, as the sector awaits first official count figures from todayCouncils tackle a childcare crisis in western VictoriaAustralia Post calls on councils for help with dog attacksA plan to convert car parks into affordable housingTownsville’s mayor is made the top priority for Queensland’s new Local Government MinisterA warning with a difference to young men h...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Mixed fortunes for sitting councillors seeking re-election across VictoriaA Council’s CEO quits citing an untenable relationship with its mayorA proposed book ban rejected by a NSW councilCouncils concerned as the NSW government moves to legalise e-scootersControversy in Queensland over a decision to fly the Pride flagRedundancies and a property sell off in BundabergA mayor forced to pay his own way for an overseas tripand a s...

Send us a textJohn Baker, CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria, is soon to be heading up one of the nation’s fastest growing councils - the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.He joins Chris Eddy to talk about his career journey that brought him from local government in the UK to Australia over a decade ago.John shares his thoughts on the challenges that councils face, transparency when it comes to CEO pay packets, and what he would like staff at his new council to know about him before he ...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Counting continues in Victorian council electionsIndustrial action on the cards at Greater GeelongStonnington Council responds to a controversial planning decisionThe NSW local government minister launches an investigation into his own departmentOne council’s short-lived live streaming effortQueensland’s new Premier takes advice on the future of Townsville’s mayorA new CEO’s pay packet makes news, and he respondsA call for Hob...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A tight race unfolding for the next Lord Mayor of MelbourneVandals cause extensive damage to trees across Glen EiraCalls for government schools to open their grounds to communitiesA Sydney council to fly the Greek and Lebanese flagsA dire funding outlook for a major pool project in North SydneyQueensland mayors welcome a new state governmentA council employee wins a workers comp case after tripping at homeA Western Australian ...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Reports of chaotic scenes as voting closes in Victoria’s council electionsCounting gets under way this week but it may be some time before we know resultsA second CEO within a week to resign from a Victorian councilConcerns raised about a council’s planned mosquito control programAn experienced former mayor goes to work for a new Lord MayorBrisbane council’s controversial actions to crack down on anti-social behaviourAnd the c...

Send us a textJoining Chris Eddy on a special edition of the Local Government News Roundup is James Roncon, the General Manager of Armidale Regional Council in NSW.James has for the past four years led a major culture change initiative at the council with remarkable results by all accounts.So it came as a surprise recently when he announced that he was moving on and would not see out his contract or seek a new term with the council.James talks to Chris about his local government journey...

Send us a textToday on the Local Government News Roundup:Breaking CEO news for three Australian councilsAnother postal theft prompts a call to potentially affected votersMore government housing announcements and more council reactionThe administrator who believes a post-Covid mentality is responsible more poor governance at Victorian councilsAn inquiry into Liverpool council gets underwayAn urgent review of parking meter systems by a Sydney councilA fiery council meeting at GriffithInvestigat...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:Government housing announcements take councils by surpriseVictoria’s development contributions schemes to be overhauledAdvocacy wins for growth and fringe councils - we find out more from a council CEODiffering views on the voting power of Melbourne’s businessesNew regulations arrive for Victoria’s new councillor conduct regimeTributes on the passing of a long-time civic leaderThe NSW mayoral election jigsaw is almost complete...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:More signage controversies as council elections enter the final week of votingFears of lost ballots after an Australia Post truck is stolenA new poll suggests many are yet to make up their mind about who the next Lord Mayor of Melbourne should beProtests as the Victorian Government unveils new plans for housing around train stationsThe NSW government considering significant new planning changes to stimulate housingAccusations ...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A councillor seeking re-election resigns two weeks out from election dayThe campaign promise to bring ABBA to MelbourneAn alleged theft from a council-funded alliance under investigationAnother NSW councillor resigns days into the new term, citing a toxic chamberAn attempt to put a demerger back on the agenda at Canterbury BankstownThe clock running out on a show cause notice for the Mayor of TownsvilleA twist in the campaign ...

Send us a textComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:the latest from the campaign trail in Victoria where support for Palestine, election signs and councillor expenses are making newsA new plan to improve the availability of municipal building surveyor services in regional VictoriaA major lobby group calls for more action against councils over the pace of housing approvalsMore drama from the chamber as new councils meet for the first time in NSWA popular CEO resigns, and another...

Send us a textHeading the local government news today:Moonee Valley council responds to the release of IBAC’s Operation Leo report;Stories from the campaign trail in Victoria, including election material embarrassments, an election office break-in, and an MP accused of low personal attacks on candidatesA newly elected councillor previously banned from council buildings makes for a dramatic start to a new council termThe media spotlight falls on cost shifting and council spendingA new Lord May...

Send us a textOn a special edition of the Local Government News Roundup:IBAC releases the Operation Leo report on its investigation of bribery and misconduct allegations at Moonee Valley City CouncilMayoral election season in full swing in NSW - get the latest results.And breaking Council CEO resignation and appointment news.Click here for a list of NSW mayoral election results, regularly updated.Victorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils...

Send us a textToday on the return of the Local Government News Roundup:Ballot packs on the way to voters in VictoriaThe gut-wrenching impact of vandalism on candidate signageNew mayors elected in NSWDouglas Shire announces its new CEOA Queensland mayor cleared of an alleged campaign donation breach, andHobart City Council embarks on a hunt for inefficiencies and alternate revenue sources.and much more news from around the world of local government.Victorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLG...

Send us a textToday’s guest on the Local Government News Roundup’s Well Travelled Executive Series is Rachel Brophy, who started her career in the public sector in South Australia in the mid 2000s.Since that time she has held leadership roles in professional bodies and councils in three states, most recently concluding a term as CEO of Douglas Shire Council in north Queensland.Rachel joins Chris Eddy for a frank and sometimes confronting conversation about the challenges she has faced along t...