最高の Local Government ポッドキャスト (2024)

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#616 Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation with Danielle Arigoni, National Housing Trust 55:52

5h ago55:52

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Achieving true resilience. Danielle Arigoni, Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at the National Housing Trust, joined to podcast to discuss her book Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation. She talked about the demographic trends that lead to an aging population and how vulnerabilities from aging intersect with risks from climate change. She…

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Supermarket deal questioned, CEO cleared and councillor dispute escalates 24:20

3h ago24:20

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: More sites impacted by the discovery of asbestos in Melbourne’s west Residents oppose a Banyule Council deal with Woolworths Maribyrnong Council refutes claims it is responsible for the cancellation of a new venue’s opening event Waverley Council to hold a community vigil for victims of the Bond…

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A 'devastating' decision, allegations refuted and a retraction ordered 23:06

2d ago23:06

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors reappointed at Glenelg Shire A new council area caught up in the current wave of Asbestos contamination A Sydney mayor determined to fight a devastating state government decision A massive deal in the works between the Gold Coast and the NFL A mayor refutes allegations of thre…

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🔒 Subscriber Heads Up - 16th April 2024 2:49

3d ago2:49

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Subscriber-only episode A subscriber only heads up on breaking news stories we're following ahead of the next regular episode of the Local Government News Roundup. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local…

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An 'inexcusable mistake', resignations and threats 23:22

4d ago23:22

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The latest on asbestos investigations in Melbourne’s west The closure of a netball facility due to recurring mould A floating sauna project in the northeast ignites controversy A Sydney mayor responds to a tragic incident NSW housing reforms progress, with mixed reactions from councils An embarr…

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#615 Being a Parks and Rec Enthusiast with Anthony Iracki, PlayCore 46:58

6d ago46:58

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Experiencing parks and recreation from behind the desk and out from under it. Anthony Iracki, CORE Professional Development Manager at PlayCore, joined the podcast to discuss being an enthusiast in your own profession. He shared his career path, how he came to love parks and recreation, and his transition into his new role at PlayCore. Host: Meredi…

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Cost-shifting pushback, meeting disruptions, and another Qld CEO resigns 22:36

7d ago22:36

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On the Roundup for 12th April 2024; Reaction to the return of monitors to Greater Geelong A Melbourne council to stop maintaining state government owned assets Cootamundra-Gundagai’s demerger proposal goes on public exhibition Police called to a meeting of Shoalhaven City Council A Tasmanian deputy mayor taking the step up to state parliament Anoth…

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More monitors, asbestos updates, and CEOs depart 23:41

9d ago23:41

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 10th April 2024: Municipal monitors back at city hall in Greater Geelong Investigations continue into asbestos discoveries in local parks, with more sites being tested Boroondara criticised over a plan to restore concrete roads A NSW CEO announces retirement; A mayor advocates for councils to…

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Asbestos contamination spreads, and a "serious and ongoing deficit" 23:24

11d ago23:24

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: More asbestos discovered in parks across Melbourne’s west Calls for an overhaul of the Victorian disaster payments system as councils are left out of pocket A council to stop issuing building permits, while another opts to stay in the aged care space The NSW council seeks a cash injection from the sale of…

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#614 Leadership and the Deputy Manager Role with Chelsea Jackson, Douglasville, GA 57:49

13d ago57:49

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Chelsea Jackson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Douglasville, GA joined to podcast to discuss her role and leadership approach. She talked about the importance of building a pipeline for new talent, her career transition to Deputy City Manager, and provided advice for those looking to make the leap to management positions. She also shared her …

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CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach 22:16

14d ago22:16

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On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024 Council CEO arrivals, departures and extensions across three states A council in Melbourne’s west responds to discovery of asbestos at a local playground A new place naming policy to stand at Baw Baw Shire after a rescission motion fails to get the numbers De-amalgamation on the agenda at a Sy…

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A surprise resignation, no prosecution, and a most cantankerous council 22:28

17d ago22:28

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The abrupt resignation of a councillor part way through a Council meeting; Reports that key Operation Sandon witnesses have been told they will not face prosecution; A Sydney council removes public forums from its formal Council meetings; An historic funding agreement for rebuilding roads and br…

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#613 Guiding Leadership Principles with Jeff Richardson, Albemarle County, VA 51:28

21d ago51:28

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Jeff Richardson, County Executive for Albemarle County, VA, joined the podcast to discuss his management principles. He shared how to manage a high performance organization, the benefit of being a "needs improvement" organization, and tips for aspiring managers. Host: Rafael Baptista

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A CEO resigns, a mayor concedes, and Sally Capp to step down 24:12

22d ago24:12

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A Council CEO resigns Greater Geelong returns to the G21 alliance Latrobe’s future-focussed plan for municipal waste Warrnambool to review animal shelter management Construction projects halted in Shoalhaven A cashless transition in Dubbo A long-standing mayor concedes defeat in Queensland A Tas…

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A fringe takeover, a new museum, and local government plays matchmaker 22:03

26d ago22:03

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 25th March 2024; Claims that fringe party groups are taking over the City of Greater Geelong; A $36M price tag for technology upgrades at Darebin; Brimbank to be the home for Australia’s first Vietnamese Museum; The NSW Government ordered to pay $200M to a local council; A remote counc…

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#612 Storm Resilience and Mitigation with Caleb Stratton, Hoboken, NJ 1:00:14

28d ago1:00:14

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Building a better Hoboken. Caleb Stratton, Assistant Business Administrator and Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Hoboken, NJ joined the podcast to talk about storm resilience and infrastructure. He shared what improvements the City has made after Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, how parks can be used to improve stormwater infrastructure, and how…

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Walkout halts Council meeting, and a new inquiry into local government sustainability 28:55

28d ago28:55

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 22nd March 2024: A councillor walk out leaves a Council meeting without a quorum A council’s call for more collaboration and transparency on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop project A new federal inquiry into the financial sustainability of local government A council’s push to declare a…

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A CEO sacked, and a community's concern expressed 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Excessive waste levy costs questioned by a Melbourne metro council; Opposition to a quarry proposal reaffirmed; A new councillor announced after a by-election in Greater Dandenong The surprise termination of a Council CEO A council defends the use of a facility for a controversial conference Qui…

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New controls over green wedge, and a "disappointing and arrogant" decision 22:31

1M ago22:31

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: New green wedge planning controls unveiled for Melbourne’s fringe areas Councils grapple with vandalism of public amenities and landfill fires Storm event recovery and preparedness still front and centre for some councils Surprise results from Queensland local government elections One council de…

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#611 Planning Law Careers in Local, State, and Federal Government 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

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A panel of government planning lawyers joined to podcast to share their experiences in local, state, and federal planning law. They shared their career paths along with what they do in their current positions. The panel included: Tina Axelrad, Zoning Administrator for the City and County of Denver, CO; Samuel Capasso, Community Infrastructure Resil…

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MPs and Councils in dispute, calling out online hostility, and a fowl faecal flap 31:31

1M ago31:31

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Yarra takes the next step towards higher parking fees for large vehicles A dispute between a bayside council and a state MP aired in Parliament A rescission motion lodged after the adoption of a regional Australian first ‘place naming’ policy - we found out more from the Mayor of Baw Baw Shire 1…

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Councillors suspended, disrespect condemned, and alarming rates of sexism and bullying 23:34

1M ago23:34

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On the first episode of a new season of the Local Government News Roundup: More councillor suspensions after findings of misconduct; A council meeting adjourned over health concerns for a councillor; Disrespectful commentary towards councillors condemned by a Council CEO; Yarra Council to consider increased parking fees for large vehicles and a pro…

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#610 Herocrats and Leading Change with Allison Bell, Bellwether Consulting 52:59

1M ago52:59

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Government workers leading change. Allison Bell, Founder and CEO of Bellwether Consulting, joined the podcast to discuss her book, Herocrats: A Guide for Government Workers Leading Change. She shared the definition of a Herocrat, the three main sections of the book, and how you can nominate the monthly Herocrat. Host: Meredith Reynolds…

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George Cuff on Leadership, Governance, and the Future of Municipalities 45:18

1M ago45:18

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George Cuff returns to the Local Gov Cafe to discuss the pressing issues confronting municipal governments. From the impact of education to the challenges of activism, evolving leadership styles to the importance of role clarity, uncover what it takes to lead effectively in today's complex municipal landscape.…

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Roundup Unfiltered - Diane Kalen-Sukra 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Today’s guest on Roundup Unfiltered is an acclaimed author, speaker, and culture transformation expert. Diane Kalen-Sukra joins Chris Eddy from Canada to share insights from over two decades of senior leadership, including an award-winning tenure as a city manager and as a producer for a national television program on the CBC network. Diane’s publi…

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#609 Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Empathy and change. Veronica O. Davis joined the podcast to talk about her book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities. She discussed a different way to center equity in transportation, the importance of centering people in the planning process, and how the history of a community impacts their current transportatio…

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Roundup Unfiltered - John Watson 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Former local government CEO and public servant John Watson recently stepped down as Chair of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission after 11 years. He has led at least three councils, held senior roles in state government, and still serves on several boards and audit committees. John joins Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered to reflect on a …

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Roundup Unfiltered - Growth Area Council Challenges 57:45

2M ago57:45

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The National Growth Areas Alliance is the peak body for local governments in Australia’s fast-growing outer cities and suburbs. It represents more than five million people, united by the shared experiences of population growth rates at double the national average and long-term under-investment in vital infrastructure. Today on the Local Government …

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Roundup Unfiltered - Sandra Wilson on Victoria's councillor conduct regime 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Since the start of the current four-year term for Victorian councils, more than 40 arbiter and Councillor Conduct Panel reports have been published, with more still to come. What conclusions can we draw from those reports about the effectiveness of the conduct framework in the state? Former Hobsons Bay mayor and councillor Sandra Wilson takes a kee…

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#608 Innovation in Economic Mobility with Jose Landeros, El Paso County, TX 52:58

2M ago52:58

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Early investments. Jose Landeros, Director of Strategic Development for El Paso County, Texas joined the podcast to discuss innovation in economic mobility. He discussed participating in ICMA's Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort, the needs assessment conducted related to after-hours child care, and why local government has a vested interest i…

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Aged care exit, court challenge, and secret briefings canned 24:49

2M ago24:49

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Backlash as another metro council decides to exit aged care service provision Darebin council announces a meeting-by-meeting risk management approach Misconduct findings against two councillors at the same Melbourne council A surprise contender emerges for Lord Mayor of Melbourne A NSW Council decides to …

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Too many red flags, a planning threat, and a Supreme Court summons 24:28

2M ago24:28

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A ceasefire motion voted down by the City of Melbourne Councils react to electoral structure changes A Council sustainability initiative ‘rubbished’ in the media ALGA calls for the Government to keep its funding promise A focus on council innovations The NSW Premier threatens to strip councils o…

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Storm recovery, a surprise twist, and a 'manifestly unfair' situation. 22:23

2M ago22:23

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian councils swing into emergency recovery mode after last week’s devastating storms and bushfire A surprise twist in the fight against eviction for TechnoPark residents in Hobsons Bay Analysis of councillor numbers after confirmation of electoral changes for 39 Victorian Councils NSW Coun…

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#607 Sustainable Buildings and IRA Funding with Sabine Rogers, USGBC 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

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Sabine Rogers, Federal Policy Project Manager for the U.S. Green Building Council, joined the podcast to discuss Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, building energy codes, and performance standards. She provided an update on energy reductions in commercial buildings, how local governments can benefit from Inflation Reduction Act funding related …

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Structural change, heated debate, and unopposed mayors 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Electoral structure changes announced for 39 Victorian councils Heated debate as Councils urged to declare support for a ceasefire in Gaza A new home for a Western Melbourne A-League club takes a major step forward A mayor’s plea to Taylor Swift to make a local visit Queensland local government …

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Brimbank monitors, a legal challenge, and a regrettable lack of control 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors announced for yet another Victorian council A new site determined for a controversial Harry Potter event in Mornington Peninsula Shire A sacked Sydney mayor launches a legal challenge against an ICAC ruling Two Victorian councils commence their search for a new CEO, and a long time NSW …

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Speculation, accusations, and keeping the wolves at bay 20:18

2M ago20:18

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Municipal monitors wrap up at Greater Geelong Speculation that Lord Mayor Sally Capp will step aside, clearing the way for a run by her deputy A mayor accuses Melbourne Airport of delaying the airport rail link project Melbourne City Council rethinks its naming policy approach Concerns over plan…

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#606 Regional Vision with Lauren Palmer, Mid-America Regional Council 56:06

2M ago56:06

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In this special episode, Lauren Palmer, Director of Local Government Services for the Mid-America Regional Council joined the podcast to discuss working for a regional government. She shared her GovLove in Love story, what services a Regional Council provides, and the projects she is currently working on. Host: Dan Bolin…

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Statue resurrection, short-stay data, and the 'end of the backyard.' 17:26

2M ago17:26

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On the Roundup for 9th February 2024: A controversial Captain Cook statue to be resurrected, but a Harry Potter-themed event in Mornington Peninsula Shire is now in doubt; Vandals strike in Baw Baw Shire; A CEO released from her contract for health reasons; Newly revealed data on the link between short-stay rentals and the housing crisis; Melbourne…

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Sacked councillors to return, a cunning PR exercise, and a ‘flawed and extreme’ suspension 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Sacked Casey councillors prepare for a possible comeback Moonee Valley’s second municipal monitor announced The future of the Captain Cook statue on the agenda for Port Phillip City Council Local Government’s best problem solvers celebrated The NSW Government’s council demerger bill not well-received A GM…

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School crossing tragedy, an unpopular naming plan, and a bin backflip 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: School crossing supervisor safety concerns after a fatality in Wodonga Melbourne City Council faces criticism over renaming plans Tensions at a regional Council meeting over the Gaza conflict An innovative pilot program targeting sexual health in rural communities A Sydney Council backtracks on …

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#605 Infrastructure and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety with Lara Biggs, Evanston, IL 56:11

3M ago56:11

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Lara Biggs, Capital Planning Bureau Chief and City Engineer for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to discuss capital planning, infrastructure, and improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. She shared the City's engagement strategy to design projects with the community and stakeholders. She also talked about what data points are used…

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No-confidence, a mayoral health scare, and underwhelming housing reforms 23:14

3M ago23:14

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A council calls on its acting Mayor to step aside A rural mayor on the mend after a health scare A customer service win for a Victorian council A cyber attack on a council may have nationwide implications NSW councils underwhelmed by state housing reforms A council general manager resigns after just seven…

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More monitors and misconduct, a new review and a staffing crisis 24:01

3M ago24:01

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On the 300th episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Monitors appointed at another Victorian council; A Darebin councillor ordered to apologise and suspended for misconduct; Moyne Shire appoints an Acting CEO; The local government funding model to be reviewed in NSW; Parramatta Council revises its controversial sponsorship deal with a rugby l…

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🔒 Roundup Latest - 30th January 2024 5:07

3M ago5:07

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Subscriber-only episode A subscriber-exclusive update on the latest breaking local government news stories. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victor…

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Suspension stayed, honours awarded, and political ambitions revealed 16:20

3M ago16:20

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On the Roundup for 29th January 2024, A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT; State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor; Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours; NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges; A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP qu…

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#604 Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building with Tamara Lindsey and Janae Bradford 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Two guests joined the podcast to discuss financial empowerment. Tamara Lindsay is Chief of Strategy for the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and Janae Bradford is the Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth at the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They shared what financial empowerment centers are, what programs the centers…

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Resignations, extensions, suspension and re-election 20:06

3M ago20:06

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Today on the Roundup for 26th January 2024, A Council CEO resigns to take up a state government post; New aged care providers appointed at a rural Victorian council; Councils make progress on textile recovery and digital transformation, but there’s been a setback on blue-green algae control; A Sydney councillor under internal investigation for alle…

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Cancellations, parking fines, and a looming storm 16:25

3M ago16:25

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup, First Nations events cancelled in Greater Geelong this Australia Day; A Council CEO takes leave after a tragic personal loss; Council parking costs and fines in the media spotlight; A Sydney council demanding answers from its mayor and CEO; Queensland councils on alert for yet another wild weather event; …

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HR Strategies to Cultivate Excellence: Leading with Empathy in Local Government 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Join us as Dr. Raeleen Manjak, an award-winning HR expert, shares her wisdom on enhancing workplace dynamics in local government. This episode highlights her unique perspective on coaching as a management superpower, the significance of psychological safety in the workplace, and the role of HR in fostering innovation. Learn from a leader who's rede…

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