Best Rescission Podcasts (2024)

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Ex councillor sentenced, failed rescission motions, and a surprise CEO announcement 22:13

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A former councillor pleads guilty to stealing votes and escapes jail time Councils unite against an attempted CFMEU infiltration A long-serving councillor resigns Attempts to overturn controversial decisions fail Councils crackdown on an unsafe EV charging practice A high…

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Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation 20:21

3h ago20:21

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024: Council frustrations with Suburban Rail Loop planning Integrity concerns raised over grant funding at two Melbourne councils Greater Geelong’s mayor to visit South Korea Alarming figures from a police blitz on family violence offences A critical waste management issue i…

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Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an integrity referral 20:15

1d ago20:15

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 2024: A call on IBAC to investigate a community donation scheme Melbourne’s 105th Lord Mayor sworn in A CEO and a Mayor resign A former mayor to contest the next federal election Local government converges on Canberra for the National General Assembly A council CEO refers thr…

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Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a warning on buses 29:44

6d ago29:44

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 2024: Councils call for action on airport rail Resistance to a plan to cover a massive infrastructure funding shortfall The launch of a study of the councillor experience Calls for a public enquiry into Liverpool council Sydney councils refuse to abandon ticketless parking f…

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A backdown, a "land grab", and a pigeon problem 21:27

8d ago21:27

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 26th June 2024: A council turns to FOI for information on a major development proposal The city of Melbourne to sell its Citywide waste business A reversal on a controversial CEO delegation increase A failed push for LGA boundary changes in Sydney Political interferenc…

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From Minister to CEO, bus argy bargy, and other council controversies 20:41

13d ago20:41

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A proposed increase to a CEO’s delegation under scrutiny A controversial high-rise development set to be approved for Box Hill A regional council’s major project under threat from trespassing and theft A first-of-its-kind development levy proposed by a Melbourne council T…

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Suspended, dismayed, dismissed and ejected 23:09

16d ago23:09

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 21 June 2024: A councillor misconduct ruling leads to a three week suspension Victorian conduct reforms become law Dismay on the border over a hospital project delay Liverpool’s sacked CEO launches Supreme Court action Protestors ejected as tensions escalate on the Gold …

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Flawed approach, reforms amended, and legal action contemplated 22:35

18d ago22:35

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian sector reaction to proposed new housing targets Resistance to a CFMEU infiltration at Greater Geelong New conduct reforms pass the upper house with amendments Hornsby Shire considers legal action against the NSW government Renewed calls for Townsville’s mayor to…

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Housing targets, suburb transfer, and counting dog poop 22:39

20d ago22:39

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 17th June 2024: New housing targets revealed for Victorian councils A radical proposal to transfer parts of the City of Melbourne to neighbouring municipalities A privacy breach at a Melbourne council The 2024 community satisfaction survey results released The Sydney council co…

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Landlord double rates, photo scandal twist, and a 17 year embezzlement 24:37

23d ago24:37

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Merri-bek Council agrees to explore higher rates for landlords to fund a reduction for other ratepayers Powercor refuses a Ballarat Council request to meet over a controversial substation project Two Capital city mayors champion major reforms to short stay accommodation r…

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Leaders honoured, a furious mayor, and a former exec goes to prison 21:55

25d ago21:55

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Local government leaders among those recognised with King’s Birthday Honours Industrial action to be stepped in Ballarat as a pay dispute drags on Hornsby Shire’s Mayor and councillors furious over a state government demand to pay back $36M The new Isaac Regional Council …

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Interventions, repayments and retirements 33:30

27d ago33:30

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A change of Chair announced for Moira Shire’s panel of administrators The media spotlight falls on a record number of government interventions at Victorian councils A Sydney council ordered to hand back $36M to the state government More local government leaders announce r…

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A ridiculous stunt, a cancer cluster, and mayors under scrutiny 21:41

1M ago21:41

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 7th June 2024: Brimbank Councillors on notice from the Local Government Minister about conduct standards A Melbourne Council bringing back Christmas A reprieve for Port Phillip’s private kerbside EV charger trial Concerns of a ‘cancer cluster’ at a Sydney council building Town…

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Serious misconduct suspension, and a no-confidence motion looms 23:40

1M ago23:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 5th June 2024: A Gippsland councillor suspended after a finding of serious misconduct Strathbogie Shire mourns the tragic loss of a committee member and former councillor A coffee van decision prompts calls for Queenscliffe council to be replaced A no-confide…

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Mayor refuses to resign, councillor refuses to comply 20:32

1M ago20:32

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Unruly councillors on notice at a Melbourne council Frustrating and disappointing council decisions under scrutiny More councils take a stand on inappropriate behaviour towards councillors and staff A former peak body CEO puts his hand up for council elections Townsville’…

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Industrial action, CEO sacked, injunction failed 31:14

1M ago31:14

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Send us a Text Message. On the 31st May 2024 edition: Industrial action set to escalate in Ballarat Ward boundary changes confirmed for ten Victorian councils Liverpool Council votes to terminate the employment of its CEO Kiama Council facing a massive legal bill after a Supreme Court loss New housing targets for NSW councils cautiously welcomed A …

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Hostile takeover, cat curfew reversed, and mayors making news 21:47

1M ago21:47

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Send us a Text Message. 29th May 2024 headlines: Fears of a hostile union takeover of blue collar local government workers in Victoria Geelong’s new 24/7 cat curfew overturned A rural council’s stark financial situation revealed in its new draft budget A NSW council releases correspondence into a troubled resource recovery facility project; and cla…

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Irrelevant and powerless, a second apology, and a festival cancelled 20:13

1M ago20:13

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Send us a Text Message. The latest from the Local Government News Roundup, including: The Victorian Government’s housing statement deemed irrelevant by VCAT A deputy mayor ordered to apologise for a second time by an arbiter The Victorian council reported to be reconsidering its MAV membership Kiama gets an updated performance improvement order fro…

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Roundup Unfiltered - Towards Parity in Local Government 40:46

1M ago40:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of Roundup Unfiltered, Chris Eddy is joined by two advocates for gender equality in the sector - both at the elected level and in senior roles at councils around the country. Ruth McGowan OAM literally wrote the book on getting elected to local, state and federal politics, and runs her own business training c…

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Greenline underway, coffee footpaths, and demerger cost revealed 19:04

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Work commences on Melbourne’s transformational Greenline Project A Melbourne council calls on the government to step up its maintenance and graffiti removal works A youth hub facility to be demolished due to structural defects The trial that may have us walking on coffee …

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Funding call, CEO news, and AI in focus 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The latest Melbourne council to call for more funding to maintain state-owned roads Strathbogie appoints an interim CEO Wodonga’s mayor gets a meeting with the Health Minister to discuss hospital concerns A city farewells a popular leader Voters off to the polls again at …

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Conflict of interest claim, authority suspended, and the return of the apostrophe 23:45

2M ago23:45

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor accuses Melbourne Airport of a conflict of interest A new CEO appointed at Glenelg Shire New candidates unveiled for council elections in Geelong Regional mayors welcome the suspension of the New England Weeds Authority A NSW Council criticised for excessive development app…

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Roundup Unfiltered - Ali Wastie, CEO Greater Geelong 41:48

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Send us a Text Message. Ali Wastie took on the role of CEO at the City of Greater Geelong in August of 2023 after a period of turmoil at the council that saw the appointment of municipal monitors; questions about the process to recruit a new CEO raised by MPs in Parliament; and concerns raised publicly about the Council’s financial sustainability. …

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Budget fails, book ban overturned, and a name change dispute 25:18

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Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 17th May 2024: The Federal Budget fails to provide promised fair increases in funding to local government Councils on the frontline of the housing crisis Rumours of a Disneyland theme park for Werribee are short-lived The fate of a complaint to the Press Council about an offensive newspaper cartoon A contr…

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Councillor questioned, book ban reconsidered, and more CEOs resign 25:08

2M ago25:08

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A Gippsland councillor questioned by Police Melbourne City achieves its first surplus in five years Bayside Council concerned over Suburban Rail Loop planning changes Cumberland’s controversial book ban to be reconsidered IPART rules on NSW Council special rate variations A multimi…

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Major project scrapped, a mayor breaks ranks, and a mass councillor resignation 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The City of Melbourne scraps a $1.5B project, and rejects a major redevelopment near Marvel Stadium Hume City Council to foot a half million dollar pool repair bill after an insurance claim is rejected A plan to remove offensive graffiti within one hour under consideratio…

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Budget wins and losses, CEO appointments, and book ban backlash 25:14

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Councils provide their verdicts on the Victorian state budget CEOs permanent and interim appointed and re-appointed in Victoria and Queensland A deputy mayor announces plans for the future that don’t include running for council Cumberland same-sex parenting book ban promp…

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Budget reaction, and banning same-sex library books and apostrophes 22:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Sector reaction to the Victorian state budget The latest Victorian council to come under monitor oversight A deputy mayor apologises for disrespectful comments A council’s library funding under threat after it bans books on same-sex parenting A NSW mayor to call time in S…

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Project delays, waste issues, and another demerger? 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Send us a Text Message. On episode #332 of the Local Government News Roundup: All eyes are on the Victorian budget this week with delays and cuts predicted for major infrastructure projects Disruptions expected from industrial action at Ballarat council Melbourne councils in the news over waste collection issues A Sydney community in shock after th…

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Councillors suspended, removed from office, and targeted by cybercriminals 22:51

2M ago22:51

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 3rd May: New governance and integrity standards for Victorian Councils unveiled A Melton councillor suspended and ordered to apologise over Facebook posts The Tasmanian Premier critical of a Victorian Council The results of a countback at Moonee Valley council A NSW councillor …

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Darebin monitored again, conduct reforms, and a corrupt conduct finding 25:38

2M ago25:38

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Send us a Text Message. On episode #330 of the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors return to Darebin City Council Governance and integrity reforms introduced to the Victorian Parliament A Victorian mayor steps down ICAC makes a corrupt conduct finding against former council and state government employees Townsville’s new mayor the sub…

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Roundup Unfiltered - Kelly Grigsby, CEO Municipal Association of Victoria 24:11

2M ago24:11

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Send us a Text Message. Joining Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered is Kelly Grigsby, the Chief Executive of Victoria’s main peak body for councils - the Municipal Association of Victoria. Kelly takes time out to tell us what appealed to her about the MAV role and her plans to take the organisation through this election year and beyond. Support the Sh…

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Policy rejected, investigation ordered, and local democracy under attack 24:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Ballarat councillors vote down a contentious policy on formal positions Tensions arise between heritage preservation and housing needs Traditional owners upset at a council’s changed position on 26th January events The NSW Local Government Minister orders an investigation…

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CEO suspended, Council on notice, and a Brazilian Butt Lift warning 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 26th April 2024: An interim CEO appointed in Victoria; a Council CEO stood down in Sydney; and another Queensland CEO departs after the recent elections A major sewage leak may lead to prosecution of Gold Coast City Council A WA council on notice from the government t…

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Torn between two councils, and an 'old sexist trope' 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A sexist newspaper cartoon about a council CEO prompts a complaint to the Press Council The number of Melbourne parks with confirmed asbestos increases to 19 Concerns that vulnerable residents will be left behind in a multimillion dollar housing estate redevelopment A cal…

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After hours cyber attack, disendorsement fears, and garbage cafes 20:20

3M ago20:20

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: An after-hours service provider to local councils hit by a cyber attack A controversial apartment tower gets the green light in Frankston A 24-hour cat curfew back on the agenda for Greater Geelong council Disendorsement concerns for as many as 20 Labor councillors in NSW…

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Supermarket deal questioned, CEO cleared and councillor dispute escalates 23:27

3M ago23:27

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: More sites impacted by the discovery of asbestos in Melbourne’s west Residents oppose a Banyule Council deal with Woolworths Maribyrnong Council refutes claims it is responsible for the cancellation of a new venue’s opening event Waverley Council to hold a community vigil…

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A 'devastating' decision, allegations refuted and a retraction ordered 22:13

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors reappointed at Glenelg Shire A new council area caught up in the current wave of Asbestos contamination A Sydney mayor determined to fight a devastating state government decision A massive deal in the works between the Gold Coast and the NFL A mayor ref…

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🔒 Subscriber Heads Up - 16th April 2024 2:49

3M ago2:49

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. A subscriber only heads up on breaking news stories we're following ahead of the next regular episode of the Local Government News Roundup. 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 …

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An 'inexcusable mistake', resignations and threats 22:28

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The latest on asbestos investigations in Melbourne’s west The closure of a netball facility due to recurring mould A floating sauna project in the northeast ignites controversy A Sydney mayor responds to a tragic incident NSW housing reforms progress, with mixed reactions…

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Cost-shifting pushback, meeting disruptions, and another Qld CEO resigns 21:42

3M ago21:42

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Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 12th April 2024; Reaction to the return of monitors to Greater Geelong A Melbourne council to stop maintaining state government owned assets Cootamundra-Gundagai’s demerger proposal goes on public exhibition Police called to a meeting of Shoalhaven City Council A Tasmanian deputy mayor taking the step up t…

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More monitors, asbestos updates, and CEOs depart 22:47

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 10th April 2024: Municipal monitors back at city hall in Greater Geelong Investigations continue into asbestos discoveries in local parks, with more sites being tested Boroondara criticised over a plan to restore concrete roads A NSW CEO announces retirement; A mayor a…

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Asbestos contamination spreads, and a "serious and ongoing deficit" 22:30

3M ago22:30

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: More asbestos discovered in parks across Melbourne’s west Calls for an overhaul of the Victorian disaster payments system as councils are left out of pocket A council to stop issuing building permits, while another opts to stay in the aged care space The NSW council seeks a cash in…

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CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach 21:22

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024 Council CEO arrivals, departures and extensions across three states A council in Melbourne’s west responds to discovery of asbestos at a local playground A new place naming policy to stand at Baw Baw Shire after a rescission motion fails to get the numbers De-amalgamati…

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A surprise resignation, no prosecution, and a most cantankerous council 21:34

3M ago21:34

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The abrupt resignation of a councillor part way through a Council meeting; Reports that key Operation Sandon witnesses have been told they will not face prosecution; A Sydney council removes public forums from its formal Council meetings; An historic funding agreement for…

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A CEO resigns, a mayor concedes, and Sally Capp to step down 23:18

3M ago23:18

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A Council CEO resigns Greater Geelong returns to the G21 alliance Latrobe’s future-focussed plan for municipal waste Warrnambool to review animal shelter management Construction projects halted in Shoalhaven A cashless transition in Dubbo A long-standing mayor concedes de…

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A fringe takeover, a new museum, and local government plays matchmaker 21:09

3M ago21:09

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 25th March 2024; Claims that fringe party groups are taking over the City of Greater Geelong; A $36M price tag for technology upgrades at Darebin; Brimbank to be the home for Australia’s first Vietnamese Museum; The NSW Government ordered to pay $200M to a local…

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Walkout halts Council meeting, and a new inquiry into local government sustainability 27:01

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 22nd March 2024: A councillor walk out leaves a Council meeting without a quorum A council’s call for more collaboration and transparency on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop project A new federal inquiry into the financial sustainability of local government A cou…

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A CEO sacked, and a community's concern expressed 31:06

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Excessive waste levy costs questioned by a Melbourne metro council; Opposition to a quarry proposal reaffirmed; A new councillor announced after a by-election in Greater Dandenong The surprise termination of a Council CEO A council defends the use of a facility for a cont…

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New controls over green wedge, and a "disappointing and arrogant" decision 21:37

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: New green wedge planning controls unveiled for Melbourne’s fringe areas Councils grapple with vandalism of public amenities and landfill fires Storm event recovery and preparedness still front and centre for some councils Surprise results from Queensland local government …

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