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Well Travelled Executive Series #10 - Stephen Wall

Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Stephen Wall, the CEO of Wyndham City Council in Victoria.Stephen has held local government roles in three states, in a career that has led ...

April 16, 2025 • 54:11

Well Travelled Executive Series #9 - Alastair Dawson

Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Alastair Dawson, an experienced council CEO and university sector executive, who most recently served as interim CEO of Livingstone Shire Council i...

April 09, 2025 • 44:08

Well Travelled Executive Series #8 - John Nevins

Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series John Nevins, whose career in public service spans nearly four decades.For more than 10 years, he was the CEO of Kingston City Council in Melbou...

April 02, 2025 • Season 5 • 48:08

Budget letdown, lighting the Sunraysia, and a pothole ultimatum

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A let down for councils in the latest Federal BudgetA new CEO for StrathbogieMelbourne’s Keys to the City process under reviewLocal residents look for c...

March 26, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 444 • 27:07

E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:E-scooter operators bail on the City of YarraHepburn Shire denies its rate increase proposal is linked to a failed development projectA northeast community conce...

March 24, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 443 • 39:34

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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