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VLGA Connect

VLGA Connect

By: Victorian Local Governance Association
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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.© 2025 VLGA Connect Political Science Politics & Government
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  • VLGA Connect - Friday 5 September 2025
    Sep 5 2025

    This week on VLGA Connect Chris Eddy interviews Mark Stoermer, CEO Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on how he is settling in as CEO, his priorities for the role, including an announced restructure, and the pending release of the Board of Inquiry report into the McCrae landslip - with potential sector-wide implications.

    Cr Karen Foster, Mayor of Moyne Shire Council returns to the program to discuss council’s refreshed commitment to Great Ocean Road Tourism, advocacy for better community outcomes from renewable energy, and a controversial decision to remove the prayer from the council’s meeting agendas.

    Sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

    Support the show

    To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here.

    If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

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    32 mins
  • VLGA Connect - Friday 29 August 2025
    Aug 29 2025

    This week on VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic break down the latest in local government news including the appointment of monitors to Kingston City Council and the standing down of Maribyrnong City Council Mayor under the provisions of the Local Government Act.

    Sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

    Support the show

    To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here.

    If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

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    26 mins
  • VLGA Connect - Friday 22 August 2025
    Aug 22 2025

    This week on VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy gets to know the new CEO of Strathbogie Shire Council, Rachelle Quatrocchi to hear about her visions for the new role.

    Tony Raunic and Chris catch up on the recent issues affecting the sector, including a significant local law decision at Casey Council and new legal reforms dealing with perceived invasions of privacy.

    Sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

    Support the show

    To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here.

    If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

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    43 mins
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