The Champion Chat
Cr. Alison Champion, the mayor of Banyule Council shares her thoughts and conversations with community leaders and inspiring figures. Alison is committed to the idea that every person’s potential is achievable. Her intention is to be a positive role model and change-maker who empowers others to be the same.
Podcasting since 2020 • 53 episodes
The Champion Chat
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#53 : Christmas 2025
It's our last podcast of this year 🎉 and what a year it has been! For many of us it is time to take some time off, relax and spend some quality time with those we love. In this Champion Chat Christmas edition, we discuss;What Alison loo...
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Episode 53
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#52: Footpath & Road Maintenance
This month Carl and I discuss the process for maintenance of our city's roads, parks, footpaths and trails. Whilst roads and footpaths may not seem an exciting topic, it is probably the topic that is most at the top of residents thoughts along ...
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Episode 52
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#51: HDH and SCS
This month Carl and I discuss the Victorian Government's recently introduced planning policies and the resultant High Density Housing. We will also be talking about the Banyule City Special Charge Scheme Policy. Some of the topics c...
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Episode 51
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#50: Banyule Winter Sports
Community sports clubs are truly the centre around which many of us revolve our social activities and spare time. Whether as parents ferrying children to their weekend games, or participating in our own sports for exercise and the love of...
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Episode 50
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#49: Banyule City 2025 Budget Review
Welcome to this month's Champion Chat podcast. Last year the podcast looked at what goes into a council budget. This year, Cr Alison Champion and Cr. Rick Garotti will provide insights into the 2025 budget and how it has been constructed, ...
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Episode 49
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58:56