Local Government News Roundup
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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Roundup Special Edition - the ABCD and Beyond of Local Government
Today on Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Local Government, published by the Jeder Institute.This book h...
Special Edition: Community Safety and Crime Prevention, with Martin Taylor
In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Martin Taylor, a barrister, solicitor, and councillor at the City of Whittlesea. A prolific author on the intersection of law and public policy, Martin ...
Special Edition: Councils on the Frontline of the Homelessness Crisis
Today we are joined by Andrew Clarke, a senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of New South Wales, to discuss a timely and critical new study examining how Australian local governments are navigating the ...
Pink Ops clique, a stunning backflip, and unnecessary secrecy - #585
Coming up today: A mixed bag for councils in the Federal BudgetICAC probes a Pink Ops clique at Parramatta CouncilA Queensland mayor goes on medical leaveAn urgent call for funding reform from a rural...
Inquiry begins, police snub rejected, and a seismic shift in local politics - #584
Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:ICAC Parramatta Council inquiry opens todayYarra Council reportedly set to drop a controversial bike planA seismic shift in local politics in EnglandA l...
Fan Mail
Hi Chris, can you please report on the City of Yarra narrowing their bike lanes. Mayor Jolly was extremely disrespectful and racist to members of the public. Would appreciate it if you could have a look at this. Here are some time stamps since it was a long meeting. 39 minute mark: community submissions begin. 2 hour and 52 min mark: Cr Wade moves the officer recommendation to keep the lanes as they are, and complete permanent designs including trees, etc. Cr Crossland and McKenzie vote with Cr Wade. 3 hour mark: the vibe shifts, the mood is aggressive and hostile comments.
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