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Local Government News Roundup

Chris Eddy
Local Government
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Homelessness
Environmental Crime
Community Safety
Inland Rail
Asset-Based Community Development
Victorian Local Governance Association
University Of New South Wales
Australian Homelessness Monitor
Illegal Rubbish Dumping
Jeder Institute
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Local Government Roundup
Symphony 3
Rath Engineering Development
Global Civility Summit
Newcastle

Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

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Breaking news today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• A mayor’s suspension ruled invalid by the Supreme Court

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• This year’s Kings Birthday Honourees from local government across Australia

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In today's episode:

• Council leaders sleeping out to highlight homelessness

• A former CEO admits forging a signature on her employment contract

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• A dramatic adjournment after a split mayoral vote on the Mornington Peninsula

• Ararat’s CEO announces his departure after eight years

• NSW councils get the green light for massive rate hikes of u... more

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Recent Guests

Rum Charles
Veteran consultant and trainer who has worked with over 100 councils
Indigo Training / Australian Institute of Soft Skills Training
Episode: Special Edition: Local Government's Perfect Storm, with Rum Charles
Lee Griffiths
Author of ABCD and Beyond; co-author
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Episode: Special Edition - the ABCD and Beyond of Local Government
Fiona Miller
Author of ABCD and Beyond; co-author
Jeder Institute
Episode: Special Edition - the ABCD and Beyond of Local Government
Martin Taylor
Barrister, solicitor and councillor at the City of Whittlesea; author on environmental crime and community safety
City of Whittlesea; author
Episode: Special Edition: Community Safety and Crime Prevention, with Martin Taylor
Andrew Clarke
Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy
University of New South Wales
Episode: Special Edition: Councils on the Frontline of the Homelessness Crisis
Ali Kuppa
Mayor of Mildura
City of Mildura
Episode: Media ban, inland rail shock, and “monster mergers” - #583
Tony Rannick
Guest on VLGA Connect episode
VLGA Connect
Episode: Resignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole - #575
John Armitage
Researcher
Qdos Research
Episode: Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors - #570
Dawn Bray
VLGA representative
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Episode: Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors - #570

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Chris Eddy
Host of Local Government News Roundup

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • better than nothing

    It doesn't compare with local newspapers which I still miss years after we lost ours. I want to know more of what's going on in SE Melbourne area where I have a vote, and a lot less about Tassie or Sydney or some place where I don't. But - better than nothing 😳

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    OldAndCynical
    Australia10 months ago
  • Great Show!

    Awesome Show to listen too! As an international listener, always intrigued whats going on in Australia! Thanks for the great shows Chris!

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    Cross Border Pod
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great listening

    Informative and great listening.

    Owen Sharkey

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    5
    Sharkey12334
    Australia5 years ago
  • LG Tragics UNITE!

    A succinct and accessible update about what’s happening in the Local Gov sector. Easy to play on your commute. Bravo Chris.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mish83
    Australia5 years ago
  • A must listen for anyone interested in Local Government

    Chris Eddy provides a wonderful, short, sharp, snapshot of Australian Local Government with an additional serving of international tidbits to keep any confirmed or aspiring local government tragic informed and inspired.

    Apple Podcasts
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    LianaThompson
    Australia5 years ago

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A reliable update on Australian local government with global contexto.
Great for quick briefs during commutes; keeps you informed.
Insightful, concise, and essential for LG professionals.
Well-curated stories and clear host perspective on governance.

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Special Edition: Local Government's Perfect Storm, with Rum Charles
Q: But can we start by outlining how far back Rum would go with local government involvement?
Rum Charles describes joining in the mid-1990s, starting with training at councils, and gradually expanding to work across the sector, with a focus on customer experience and organizational culture.
Special Edition - the ABCD and Beyond of Local Government
Q: Right. So, can you explain this term asset-based community development in plain terms?
Asset-based community development is a strength-based approach that starts by mapping and leveraging what already exists in a community—people, groups, assets, stories, and connections—before identifying gaps, with the aim of co-designing solutions and centering the community in decision-making.
Special Edition: Councils on the Frontline of the Homelessness Crisis
Q: What limits do councils face in delivering housing solutions themselves?
They lack control over major levers such as social housing funding and overarching policy, so progress depends on higher-tier government investment and supportive state-federal policies.
Special Edition: Councils on the Frontline of the Homelessness Crisis
Q: What are the three core functions councils perform in responding to homelessness?
Surveillance, coordination, and facilitation—where surveillance tracks issues, coordination connects people to services, and facilitation enables housing and service delivery through assets or partnerships.
Special Edition: Councils on the Frontline of the Homelessness Crisis
Q: Why is local government increasingly on the front line in addressing homelessness in Australia?
The research shows councils are now central coordinators because homelessness intersects with the public realm and local services, and pandemic-related housing pressures pushed the issue into local government's sphere.

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A concise, high-velocity briefing on governance and local government in Australia, with a steady cadence of council updates, budget discussions, leadership changes, and regulatory matters. Episodes routinely cover ICAC investigations, homelessness strategies, infrastructure funding, and governance integrity, often weaving in international angles to provide context for local readers. A standout feature is the show's sponsor-supported, nationwide scope, offering practical takeaways for councils, policymakers, and professionals navigating public sector challenges. Listeners likely value clear, bite-sized updates and a national perspective on local governance dynamics.

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7. Tony Rannick
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