In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate sagaUrgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter challengeA life or death decision ...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Plans for new high density precincts unveiled in MelbourneLiverpool Councillors move to have the city’s CEO suspendedA mayor distances her council from expected ...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The McCrae Landslide Board of Inquiry report has been submitted to government - what are the likely implications for the local government sector?Moorabool continues to ch...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Two big city Mayors call for the reinstatement of a missing transport linkAn acting mayor appointed as a country mayor deals with health challengesAnother counci...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Charges laid after seven years of Operation SandonMayors facing down discrimination and hateful narrativesA world first anti-semitism strategy launchedS...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representativesCouncils push back on electricity reforms, lifeguard funding and planning call-i...

Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Another council raises concerns about a surprise renewable energy zone proposalAn urgent call for animal foster carers in GippslandSweeping changes announced for council m...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Alarm over a disturbing increase in dog attacks in East GippslandThe growth of data centres raises water concerns in HumeAn admission that a controversial rounda...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Alpine Shire Council shuts down as a police manhunt continuesA metro mayor facing charges stands asideMany Melbourne councils predicted to fall short of governme...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Monitors announced for KingstonMoorabool’s toxic waste fight with the EPA continuesA waste-to-energy surprise in HumeA former mayor attempts a by-electi...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Levy discontent grows as rates notices go outA council’s major restructure plan announcedCasey Council backtracks on controversial local lawsAnother pot...

In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of burnout and overwhelm within local government.Join us as we explore insights from Zoe Dattner, CEO of the Dattner Group, who shares stories and findings from a recent event focused on t...

Another insightful episode in the Well Travelled Executive Series, featuring Michael Tudball, a seasoned leader in local government.From his beginnings in audit and risk to becoming a council CEO, Michael shares his unique journey throug...

In this special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy explores how generative AI is beginning to transform councils in Victoria. This episode features real-world stories of councils trialling AI chatbots, document...

In this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia.Rebecca shares her insights on ...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A final warning over a controversial sea wall in FrankstonTwo rural councils challenge the Victorian Government over drought funding inequitiesMaribyrnong Counci...

On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor’s misconduct complaint against a councillor dismissedWhitehorse council’s multi-million dollar fight with SRLBuloke formalises its frustra...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCATA council and union meet to discuss workplace culture concernsA sacked street sweeper wins compen...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Claims of underfunding from another Victorian integrity agencyA council’s call for stronger powers to act on dangerous dogsA councillor demanding a public apolog...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government inspectorateCouncillors brand planning changes “un-Australian”A Councillor fails i...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Moorabool puts its case to VCAT over an EPA clean up orderA fight to stop a proposed new McDonald’s restaurant in DarebinThe Victorian Government denies a counci...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Turmoil in Perth as a councillor exodus triggers a council’s dismissalA council challenges the EPA at VCATA suspension for a veteran Merri-bek councillor

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Hateful attacks condemnedClaims of a toxic council workforce rejectedReaction to new drought support measuresA disappointing state government funding cu...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levyA council’s planned exit from maternal and child health servicesA grant loophole closes on the Mornington Peninsula

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A win for a metro mayor in courtA councillor resignation to trigger another by-electionA culture of distrust and fear laid bare at Hobsons BayAll system...