About this episode
Send a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:An urgent call for action on bushfire supportA NSW councillor under fire for controversial Australia Day commentsA close-knot town in mourning, as the hunt continues for a council worker turned fugitiveA warning for parents from a Queensland mayorTwo Tasmanian councillors suspended for conduct breachesHobart City Council under watch from the local government ministerA council rejects a merger "ambush",and calls for the Mayor of Alice Springs to resignAlso today, strong representation from local government in this year’s Australia Day honours list. Support the showThe Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
