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...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure fundingA surprise bank branch closure angers a rural councilA council introduces body wor...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council worker wins an unfair dismissal caseA hard-fought win for Techno Park residents in Hobsons BayA controversial funding decision in WyndhamThe f...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolvedA mayor’s budget challenge to the rest of the countryAn apology called for after a councillor was wrongfully accu...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local government fundingTwo new members elected to the VLGA boardAbove average satisfaction for...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Another council introduces security measures for its meetingsConcerns as councils are set to lose a say in liquor licence decisionsBallarat Council hit with an E...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Councils consider legal options over an unpopular state taxA multi-million dollar parking fine error at Merri-bek CouncilThe latest Victorian Council CEO to call...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:More drama at Golden Plains as a countback winner rejects a spot on the CouncilHigher rates flagged for owners of derelict Melbourne propertiesA building surveyo...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Contention over a push for multi-council enterprise agreementsThe ESC releases its annual rate capping reportA new CEO announced, and support for another dealing...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A metro council exploring legal options to challenge the state’s ESV levyA controversial mayor returns to workVictorian councils recognised for excellence

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Result stands - VCAT rules on fraudulent votes in the city of KnoxA flag furore at a Victorian councilA council rejects a peer-reviewed flood studyRetir...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw fundingAn Acting CEO becomes interim as a Council recruitment moves aheadCouncils pushing back on housing and ...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A levy pause for farmers and more drought assistance announced - but some councils say it's not enoughThe WA council on notice for potential dismissalTwo Queensl...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons BayCEO appointments in three states, as two former Council CEOs make a return in VictoriaGreater Geelong to stay in aged c...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Pressure on Greater Geelong council to remain in aged care servicesA last minute reprieve for a Stonnington animal shelter operatorCouncillors call for action on...