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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 Chris Eddy is joined by Tony Raunic from Hunt and Hunt Lawyers to unpack one of the biggest stories unfolding in local government - the governance crisis at Hepburn Shire Council. 

Chris is also joined by Kristen Desmond, t... more

This week on VLGA Connect Chris Eddy speaks with Hume City Council Mayor Cr Carly Moore about the cost to the community of illegal dumping and how council is tackling the issue.

Tony Raunic from Hunt and Hunt Lawyers is also back this week with the ... more

This week on VLGA Connect Chris Eddy speaks with the Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor, Cr Irene Grant, about council's push to improve the condition of rural and regional roads. Cr Grant shares what the latest safety data is telling us, which roads are... more

This week on VLGA Connect Chris Eddy speaks with Loddon Shire Mayor, Cr Dan Straub about his council's advocacy priorities ahead of the state election. Cr Straub shares his thoughts on the Murray Darling Basin Plan review process and the impact of wa... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Straub
Mayor of Loddon Shire
Loddon Shire Council
Episode: 21-26 VLGA Connect - Friday 26 June 2026
Kirsten Alexander
CEO, Mansfield Shire Council
Mansfield Shire Council
Episode: 20-26 VLGA Connect - Friday 19 June 2026
Owen Sharkey
Mayor, Golden Plains Shire Council
Golden Plains Shire Council
Episode: 20-26 VLGA Connect - Friday 19 June 2026
Tennille Bradley
CEO of the City of Frankston
City of Frankston
Episode: 19-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 12 June 2026
Lawrie Cox
Mayor of the City of Whittlesea
City of Whittlesea
Episode: 18-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 5 June 2026
Jodie Ashworth
Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council
East Gippsland Shire Council
Episode: 18-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 5 June 2026
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

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Chris Eddy
Host of VLGA Connect

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20-26 VLGA Connect - Friday 19 June 2026
Q: Do you prefer Eagle or Beagle, Tony?
Tony jokes about the nickname, then explains his role as the Resident Legal Eagle Beagle and begins outlining the key provisions of the Local Government Stronger Communities Bill, including the reforms to mayoral vacancy procedures, private prosecutions, and guidance on when councillors must stand aside.
03-26 VLGA Connect - Friday 20 February 2026
Q: How did you get into this space, Warren?
After losing my own dairy farm, I searched for purpose and identity, eventually turning to counseling, speaking, and storytelling to help others navigate loss, drought, and recovery.
03-26 VLGA Connect - Friday 20 February 2026
Q: Tell us a bit about the work that you do in this space, Warren.
I'm a mental health advocate and disaster recovery speaker who has built programs and outreach to support farmers and rural communities through drought, bushfires, and floods, focusing on practical welfare checks, community hubs, and sharing tools to navigate the recovery journey.
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.

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What is VLGA Connect about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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