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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 22 MIN

New leadership era, medical emergency, and a sudden resignation - #541

from Local Government News Roundup · host Chris Eddy

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The dawn of a new era for Hobsons Bay as a new leadership team takes the reinsMoyne Shire Council acknowledges community frustration over the closure of a local poolThe split-second decision that saved a councillor’s lifeNewcastle’s Lord Mayor back at work after medical leaveA popular tourist attraction closed - the council says visitors are making it unsafeand a sudden councillor resignation in South Australia, and a leadership update at OnkaparingaThe Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration is open now to all local governments — head to the NGAA website - ngaa.org.au - to secure your place. 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 by visiting the Roundup website.Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

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