
Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 504 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

In this week's episode of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy speaks to the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Nick Reece, about the challenges facing the M9 group of councils as they expect to accommodate up to a million more residents by 2051.
Chris also c... more
In this week's special episode of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy interviews the new Local Government Minister in Victoria, the Hon Tim Richardson MP.
Together they discuss his approach to the portfolio and what he sees as the sector's priorities in the mo... more
This week on VLGA Connect Chris Eddy is joined by Tony Raunic from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers to unpack two recent Council conduct decisions.
Chris also chats with Surf Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Libby Stapleton, about the push for a rapid transit link between... more
This week on a special edition of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy is joined by 2026 Mary Rogers Award Winner Councillor Melina Sehr from Stonnington City Council.
Cr Sehr received the honour at a special Award ceremony at Queen's Hall, Parliament House la... more
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This show centers on local government in Victoria, weaving together council leadership, finance, governance, and policy with expert legal and industry context. Episodes frequently feature mayors, council CEOs, and regional representatives discussing budgeting pressures, infrastructure priorities, reform bills, and regional collaboration. Legal analysts and VLGA-affiliated figures contribute deep dives on governance, funding, and regulatory changes, while panel discussions and data-driven segments highlight issues from rate variation and asset management to regional development and state-federal partnerships. A notable strength is its mix of practical council-case studies, timely policy analysis, and leadership stories, which helps listeners... more
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Recent guests on VLGA Connect include:
1. Libby Stapleton
2. Melina Sehr
3. Jacqui Weatherill
4. Dr. Tania Miletic
5. Heather Holmes-Ross
6. Stretch Kontel
7. Dawn Bray
8. Sally Clarke
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