Peril pitch, budget slashed, and a pigeon furore - #515

Peril pitch, budget slashed, and a pigeon furore - #515

28:12 Nov 9, 2025
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Send a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Mildura launches bold campaign for Melbourne's controversial Yellow Peril sculptureA council’s budget deficit slashed by $290M in under a yearKingston Council asked to consider role statements for its mayor and deputyA Council plan to slash rates for some, while hiking charges for othersA pigeon baiting furore in a NSW townWagga to save a century old bridge from Inland RailTownsville’s waste collection woes, as its mayoral by-election is just days awayPlus water recycling and SunSmart firsts in South Australia.All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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.
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