VLGA @_VLGA
Independent organisation committed to supporting councils in good governance. Authorised by Kathryn Arndt, PO Box 4089, Richmond East VIC 3121. vlga.org.au Victoria, Australia Joined December 2009-
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The VLGA would like to congratulate everyone from the local government sector across Australia who was recognised as part of this year’s King’s Birthday Honour List. Read more: ow.ly/8CcF50WcAWL
Work with a high performing board, contribute to your profession, and enhance your professional development. Nominations for the VLGA Board close this Thursday 29 May! To find out more, visit our website 👉vlga.org.au/about-vlga/boa…
🎙️ Plus @ZoeDattner joins Chris to shine a light on the increasingly concerning issue of employee burnout at councils around the country 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/formal-warning… Brought to you by @_VLGA and @symphony3Think
🎙️ The shocking murders of a city mayor’s personal assistant and adviser, and much more local government news. 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/budget-disappo… Brought to you by @_VLGA and @symphony3Think
Joining the VLGA board is an exciting chance to work with us as we continue to deliver support to councils and councillors to provide effective governance. Nominations close Thursday 29 May. Find out more👉 vlga.org.au/about-vlga/boa…
🎙️ and a council’s innovative approach to cat containment laws Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/commission-of-… Brought to you by the @_VLGA, with support from @symphony3Think
🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/complete-trave… Brought to you by the @_VLGA, with support from @symphony3Think
🎙️ Also today, Chris is joined by Cameron Rimington from the Electric Vehicle Council to discuss a new resource now available to councils across the country. 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/a-surprise-un-… @_VLGA @symphony3Think
Work with a high performing board, contribute to your profession, and enhance your professional development. Nominations for the VLGA Board are now open! To find out more, visit our website 👉 ow.ly/fjqX50VRye2
Today on Australia's only dedicated #localgovernment #news #podcast: 🎙️ Election voided – Whittlesea Council down another councillor 🎙️ Dysfunction at Golden Plains under the spotlight 🎙️ Greenline cut and more bike lanes planned in the city of Melbourne’s new budget
🎙️ A South Australian council loses its third CEO in 18 months; and 🎙️ Controversy swirls around English councils under new leadership 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/council-turmoi… Brought to you by the @_VLGA with support from @symphony3Think
A new episode of the Local Government News Roundup is available now. Includes: 🎙️ Council court defeats 🎙️ A Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail Loop 🎙️ Another municipal monitors report is released 🎙️ A major restructure for a Sydney council
How do we put integrity into action? Our second FastTrack panel of John Watson, Melissa Scadden and Tony Raunic breaks down how we can act with integrity and how ensuring good working relationships helps councils function and make decisions in good governance.
Our first FastTrack panel discussed the critical aspects of the councillor and CEO employment relationship. Noelene Duff, Jim Magee and Kerryn Ellis discussed their experiences and passed on their advice on how to manage this crucial relationship.
We've kicked off FastTrack 2025 - Leading with Integrity with insightful addresses from the @LordMayorMelb of @cityofmelbourne, Cr @Nicholas_Reece and Local Government Minister The Hon Nick Staikos MP. Great start to a great day of learning!
and councils under fire for promoting vaccine scepticism. 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1726495/episod… 🗞️ Links, transcript: lgnewsroundup.com/alliance-turmo… Brought to you by the @_VLGA with support from @symphony3Think and available wherever you listen to #podcasts.
This week on VLGA Connect, @chriseddyexec discusses the fight for a new hospital development in the Albury Wodonga region and chats to Tony Raunic of @hunthuntlawyers. All this, plus much more! Watch the latest episode here: youtu.be/iC8yp8OYbfU
This week in a Special Edition of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy is joined by Victorian Local Governance Association CEO Kathryn Arndt to interview The Hon. Nick Staikos MP, Minister for Local Government. Watch here: youtu.be/KFC4V8JXOQQ
This week on VLGA Connect - safety concerns at council meetings across the state, Hepburn's request to increase rates above the rate cap and an analysis of the leaked letters between the CEO and Mayor at an outer metro council. Watch here: youtu.be/TUH3dJSSaVo
Join @chriseddyexec for the new VLGA Connect where each week we bring you the latest local government news and take a deep dive into issues affecting the sector. Watch here: youtu.be/9ycYht2EamA or download wherever you get your podcasts. Proudly sponsored by @hunthuntlawyers
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