Unplanned leave, historic leadership team, and escalating dysfunction - #528

Unplanned leave, historic leadership team, and escalating dysfunction - #528

29:27 Dec 11, 2025
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Send a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Victoria’s mayoral election season is over as the last Council makes a historic decisionAlbury Council’s CEO takes unplanned leave amid financial crisisMaitland Council votes to return historic gaol to NSW GovernmentCity of Perth dysfunction escalatesBass Coast launches petition to secure MotoGP beyond 2026The reason behind a country mayor’s resignation revealedRedland City Mayor's scathing attack leaves officers in tearsA reprieve for flannelette shirts in Orange, and Kuala Lumpur's first woman mayor removed after 16 monthsPlus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. 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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