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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.

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This week on VLGA Connect, Cr Lawrie Cox, Mayor of Whittlesea City Council chats with Chris Eddy about the council’s stand on road conditions in the region and its call for the state government to step up and do more to manage its assets.

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This week on VLGA Connect, host Chris Eddy speaks with the mayor of Glen Eira City Council, Cr Simone Zmood, about the council’s successful application for a rate cap variation, the reasons behind the request and how they consulted with the community... more

This week, Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Cr Sharon Gibson joins Chris Eddy to discuss the unique challenge facing the Gippsland region due to the impacts of the closure of the power station and how the region is advocating for support to adapt. 

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This week on VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy is joined by two mayors to break down both sides of the glass bin debate. Mayor of Merri-bek City Council, an early adoptor of the four-bin system, Cr Nat Abboud and Mayor of Manningham City Council, part of the ... more

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Recent Guests

Simone Zmood
Mayor of Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council
Episode: 17-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 29 May 2026
Sharon Gibson
Mayor of Latrobe City Council
Latrobe City Council
Episode: 16-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 22 May 2026
Nat Abboud
Mayor of Merri-Bek
Merri-Bek City Council
Episode: 15-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 15 May 2026
Jim Grivas
Mayor of Manningham
Manningham City Council
Episode: 15-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 15 May 2026
Tony Rannick
Lawyer at Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
Episode: 14-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 8 May 2026
Evan King
CEO of the City of Ballarat
City of Ballarat
Episode: 13-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 1 May 2026
Ben Blain
Chair of Regional Cities Victoria
Regional Cities Victoria
Episode: 12-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 24 April 2026
Andrew Greaves
Victorian Auditor General
Victorian Auditor-General's Office
Episode: 12-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 24 April 2026
James Collins
CEO, Cardinia Shire Council
Cardinia Shire Council
Episode: 11-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 17 April 2026

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VLGA Connect - Friday 22 August 2025
Q: How would you describe your leadership style and approach as the head of the Strathbogie organizational group?
She describes herself as community-facing, aiming to reconnect the council with residents, working in partnership with community leaders, and driving collaboration across the region to achieve tangible outcomes.
VLGA Connect - Friday 22 August 2025
Q: What are your early reflections and observations about taking on a CEO role in a new council with a recently changed composition?
Rachelle emphasizes a learning orientation, deepening leadership within a refreshed council team, and bringing stability and strategic uplift in high-infrastructure needs, along with a focus on community engagement and regional collaboration.
VLGA Connect - Friday 18 July 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on the Emergency Services Fund levy and the political debate around it?
The levy is seen as window-dressing for cuts; it raises rates while diverting funds, and while some residents may support it in principle, we believe it hides real reductions in essential services and should be discussed more openly.
VLGA Connect - Friday 18 July 2025
Q: How would you describe the state of your relationship with state and federal government?
We maintain a respectful but assertive relationship, backing positive state actions like housing targets while being willing to call out policy choices we disagree with, and seeking collaboration where possible.
VLGA Connect - Friday 18 July 2025
Q: Can you explain why you pursued the omnibus motion and what you hoped to achieve?
The omnibus motion was a response to cynicism and a desire to implement the independents' campaign program quickly, turning elected intent into action while ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act through reported steps.

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A locally focused governance podcast that centers on Victoria's municipal sector, featuring in-depth discussions with mayors, council executives, legal advisors, auditors, and policy experts. Episodes consistently cover budgeting pressures, regional development, service delivery, infrastructure funding, regulatory changes, and governance practices. Notable threads include four-bin recycling logistics and costs, fuel-price impacts on contracts, privacy and data use in local government, and transparency in budgeting and oversight. Beyond policy debates, the show frequently highlights practical council case studies, inter-council collaboration, and leadership strategies, often pairing sector updates with technical legal or governance insights ... more

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