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Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Indi leaders united in condemning violence in public lifePort Phillip calls for cruise gateway master planBallarat consulting on a leadership shake-upA censure and a referral to the OLG at Kempsey ShireCessnock takes on a social media giant over online abuse videosTwo more councils considering massive rate risesWhale carcass problems on two coastsand the London council cutting more than 500 jobsand much more local government news from around the country. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A wave of condemnation from across the local government sector, in the wake of Monday's horrific attack on MP Helen Haines. Reaction from councils and representative bodies across the country.Industrial action escalates in Melbourne's westClarence Valley's new administrator starts workGilgandra Shire appoints its new General ManagerThe Queensland Government's response a local government Depreciation Taskforce reportand yet another South Australian Council parts ways with its CEOAlso today: Former mayor Anne-Marie Cade on equipping councils and elected members to manage conflict effectively. Details and bookings for the online session, "Skills For Leading in Uncivil Times," on 29th October here. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A council's backdown on school crossing cost-shiftingGeelong heads off a controversial supermarket developmentA class action settlement proposal over a council nominations debacleA backdown on grant distribution changes in NSWBrisbane Council to destroy two dogs involved in an alleged violent attackGrowing concerns about online abuse towards council candidates in Tasmaniaand a WA councillor's call for changes to defamation lawsAlso today: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney calls for more investment in Outer Western Sydney ahead of massive growth in the coming years. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: New councillors elected as Victorian by-election outcomes confirmed Industrial action in Merri-bek, as West Wimmera locks in a four year dealClarence Valley Council suspended by the MinisterNext year’s rate pegs set for NSW councils A CEO appointed as the search for another gets underway in Queensland A call for candidates for next year's South Australian council electionsTwo CEO appointments at WA Councilsand much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Councillor attendance under the microscope in VictoriaA disturbing video reignites calls for more CCTV in a rural municipalityNew lobbying rules on the way for councils in NSWAlbury Council defers a proposed 30 per cent special rate variationComplaints about one Queensland council double in a yearMore conduct rulings about Tasmanian councillors as elections approachand UK households set to get more time to pay their Council tax debt under new government rulesPlus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Also today, hear how Warrnambool City Council reduced its infringement review backlog to zero with the help of our sponsor, Symphony3. Symphony3 Webinar details: From Backlog to Zero The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A call to trial a return to train services between Geelong and WerribeeYass Valley confronts an $8.3M funding gapNewcastle's Lord Mayor confronts a 'direct attack' from councillorsThe sector welcomes the scrapping of disaster recovery funding changesA Hobart councillor appealing a third suspension for conduct breachesFive councillors from one council sanctioned by a conduct paneland growing calls for sweeping electoral reforms in New Zealandand more news from the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Melton Council's innovative move to potentially fast track new railway stationsOuter north councils unite on ClovertonClarence Valley appoints interim GM and asks Minister for more timeAlburyCity's revised special rate variation proposalA no confidence petition targeting a Queensland mayorA suspension for a Tasmanian councillorA WA council CEO's suspension lifted after ten daysplus more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Frustration in Victoria's northwest as a council calls out an ill-timed consultation process - Chris is joined by Buloke Shire Mayor Cr Graeme MilneTwo city mayors accuse the government of neglecting a critical development precinctClarence Valley calls for an investigator, but may get an administrator insteadMaitland council overturns a controversial decision to sell community parklandCharters Towers Council wins a court challenge against its rating of mining landA councillor calls security... on his own mother,and we shine a spotlight on Geelong Design Week underway now in the City of Greater Geelong, with Council CEO Ali WastieThe 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: An assault charge dismissed against Yarra's mayorA council's open letter to the community about a controversial funding sourceLeeton consults on Special Rate Variation proposalsA media exclusion order dropped after five monthsData centre powers stripped from Queensland councilsNo charges over Hobart's snack-gate scandaland a warning of an existential threat to local government in the UKFind out more at www.lgnewsroundup.com The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Another mayor steps aside to run for State ParliamentThe City of Melbourne's new position on January 26Two Councils withdraw from they call a 'tokenistic' consultation processA Council apology after wombats were inadvertently impacted by a rabbit control programClarence Valley Council calls for an investigation into its own governanceAn indefinite delay for Coober Pedy's return to democracyA serious misconduct opinion against a former WA council managerPlus more mayoral elections and CEO movementsand much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Moonee Valley's mayor stepping aside earlyMornington Peninsula's Meals on Wheels reversalA Council CEO sounds the alarm on state planning rule changesICAC hears allegations of illegal surveillance and blackmail at a Sydney councilMore history making mayoral elections in NSWA WA Council CEO's employment un-terminatedA New Zealand CEO resigns after a damning report into a fatal landslideand more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Read more and find story links at www.lgnewsroundup.com The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Proposed changes to Victoria's rate capping framework off the tableThe council calling for a rethink on backpacker visa capsYet another Council General Manager dismissedMore turmoil at LiverpoolGold Coast workers reject the council's latest pay offerA Hobart councillor ordered to undergo media trainingWA councils move on smart glassesand the council making it illegal to insult its officersPlus Philip Joseph, Head of Digital Solutions at Symphony3, tells us about a new whitepaper, "Governing in the Age of Disruption", a must-read for every Council CEO. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Greater Geelong's deputy mayor on the mend after a mid-meeting medical scareMornington Peninsula Shire to revisit its aged care exit planCEO level terminations in New South Wales and Western AustraliaKu-ring-gai withstands pressure from protestors over a controversial synthetic turf field projectIpswich Mayor and councillors at loggerheads over media policyA Tasmanian Council orders a review of its response to a dog attackNZ council amalgamation decisions delayedand more NSW mayoral election resultsPlus more of the latest local government news from across Australia and beyond. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: New data centre rules hailed as a win for communitiesWinners and losers speak up about proposed grant funding changes in NSWGold Coast Council begins its search for an Olympic-era CEORevelations of a vehicle fleet rort uncovered at Redland CouncilThe surprising numbers from the candidate pool for Tasmania’s council electionsA CEO and three councillors gone from a WA Council in one weekAnd later in the episode, Australia's smart communities movement, "Leave No One Behind," and what to expect at Australian Smart Communities Summit 2026. James Sankar, President of the Australian Smart Communities Association, tells us why technology should serve outcomes, not the other way round. Find out more here. The 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A personal safety intervention order for Stonnington’s Mayor is overturnedYarra calls an Extraordinary Meeting in response to government housing plans in North RichmondA backlash leads to the withdrawal of 42 parking fines issued by the City of WhittleseaPublic hearings conclude in the Federal Government’s inquiry into local government financial sustainabilityClarence Valley Council without a mayor after a procedural error with its electionAn early leader as counting gets underway to fill a vacancy on Townsville Counciland a new inquiry into Perth City Council draws criticism; the minister calls it due diligenceThe 2026 VLGA Victorian Councillor Census is now open. If you’re a Victorian Councillor, you will have received your own unique link to complete the 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey. Now in its third year, the Census gives Councillors a direct voice in shaping the future of local government. You have until the end of October to have your say. If you haven’t receive your link or need i Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.