VLGA Connect: Episode 25 – Stuart Moseley, VPA
The CEO of the Victorian Planning Authority, Stuart Moseley, speaks with Chris Eddy about his organisation’s current focus during COVID-19, and how the planning system can respond to the societal changes that will come about as a result of pandemic. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 26 – Governance Update
On our latest Governance Update with Stephen Cooper, we talk about the newly legislated ability for Councils to hold virtual Council meetings; and Lisa Anelli, Corporate Secretary from Yarra Valley Water, provides advice from experience with virtual board meetings. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 27 – Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt
It’s time for the weekly update from the VLGA Newsroom, with CEO Kathryn Arndt – recapping the week’s news and VLGA Connect interviews, and looking ahead to what’s in store next week. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 28 – Cr Sam Hearn, Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire
The Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Cr Sam Hearn, speaks to us about his Council’s response to COVID-19 – the Caring for Our Community initiative, benefits of having the Federal Health Minister as local member, and gathering data on impacts on the business community. CLIP
VLGA Connect, Episode 30: Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Adem Somyurek
The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Adem Somyurek joins VLGA Connect to discuss current sector issues, including the timing of Council elections, introduction of virtual Council meetings, and the performance of the sector in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 31 – Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt
We take a look back at the week of news and views on VLGA Connect and from around local government, and ahead to what’s in store next week. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 32 – Michel Masson, CEO Infrastructure Victoria
On this episode of VLGA Connect, Michel Masson talks about the work of Infrastructure Victoria, preparing for a post-COVID-19 world, and the role of local government in helping shape the infrastructure agenda.
VLGA Connect: Episode 33 – Liana Buchanan, Commissioner for Children and Young People
Victoria’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Liana Buchanan, speaks about the heightened risks for young people from increased online engagement, social isolation and changes to schooling methods during COVID-19. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 34 – Governance Update with Stephen Cooper
Stephen Cooper of Civic Mind returns to talk about the latest governance issues in local government in Victoria, including electoral structures, the newest sections of the Local Government Act to come into effect, and the take up of virtual Council meetings. CLIP
VLGA Connect LIVE: Episode 29 – Chairing Virtual Council Meetings
Recorded Wednesday 29th April. A live panel session, featuring Ruth McGowan OAM, Cr Stuart James, Stephen Cooper and Kathryn Arndt, and an audience from across the Victorian local government sector discussing the imminent introduction of virtual Council meetings, and how Chairs can ensure the effective conduct of those meetings. CLIP