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VLGA Connect, Governance Update - Episode 299On this week's program, Chris and Steve discuss noteworthy local government happenings, including the official renaming of Moreland City Council; unauthorised use of Monash City Council's logo; a confession from a Whitehorse ratepayer; Councillors using FOI to access Council documents; and much more from a big week if local government news.

VLGA Connect, Episode 279:This week, speculation about the identity of PRGuy hits the Governance Update. Plus, preparing your Governance Rules for new rules on remote meetings; new financial hardship legislation announced; Mayors step down and CEOs appointed; an EB is landed; Council culture and councillor behaviour exposed, and much more. Brought to you by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.Links:1. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/federal-court-orders-twitter-to-release-information-on-controversial-prguy17-account-20220607-p5arpo.html2. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6937724500289417216/ 3. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/giving-ratepayers-fair-go4. https://communitydirectors.com.au/training/women-lead 5. IBAC chief calls for reform to stop logjam in courts6. Cr O'Keeffe resigns position as Mayor - Greater Shepparton City Council7. Resignation of Mayor Stephanie Asher - City of Greater Geelong8. 'Lack of confidence' in city's ability to deliver key projects: state9. https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/News-Media/Moyne-Shire-Council-appoints-new-CEO10. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/darebin-city-council_we-welcome-the-news-that-our-acting-ceo-rachel-activity-6939805024461930497-TIEk11. https://elpasomatters.org/2022/05/23/ci ty-manager-tommy-gonzalezs-contract-has-grown-more-lucrative-over-time-heres-what-you-need-to-know/12. Council to proceed with sale of East Paddock to Victorian Government13. Moreland City Council strike: Industrial action causes rubbish bin collection delay | Herald Sun14. $10 to save controversial banana statue's skin? Not a-peeling, says council15. https://www.abc.net.au/perth/programs/mornings/local-government-party-politics-register/1391410016.

In PlanningxChange episode 92 we interview Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from the VPELA Journal Revue of October 2021 describing Phil's career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector. “When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland's successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn't his stripes at City of Melbourne, before joining Moreland in 2003 as the Manager of Urban Development. For the next 17 years, he had a variety of managerial and planning roles, including Group Manager City Development, where he led multi disciplinary teams of over 70 professionals with responsibilities for town planning, building and environmental health. After a brief stint at DELWP as the Director of Developer Approvals and Design, Phil has returned to his old stomping ground at Moreland Council as Acting Director City Futures. But Phil's contribution to planning and the public sector goes beyond titles. He is very approachable, facilitative and reasonable, always finding a sensible balance between local community pressures to limit development and pursuing urban consolidation inMoreland's activity centre's and transit corridors. As the manufacturing industry dwindled in the 80's and 90's, Phil oversaw a seismic shift in Moreland's industrial precincts that has seen them embrace change and become exemplars for inner city urban renewal. During his time, Moreland has earned a reputation as a pioneer and leader in Local Government planning circles. He has led many planning initiatives including the Moreland Apartment Design Code prior to the introduction of BADS, the introduction of the ESD Policy in the Moreland Planning Scheme and more recently initiatives to reduce emissions. He has championed planning leadership at Moreland through proactive, forward looking initiatives such as VicSmart for 2 lot subdivisions. These are consistent with Phil's unwavering commitment to process improvement and driving efficiencies. Phil directed the implementation of a digital planning system at Moreland, well before others. This proved fortuitous when Covid hit, with Moreland well prepared for the mad scramble away from paper. A quick look at the Moreland website today shows a leading Council who understands their community's needs and the responsibilities of an effective planning system. Phil is particularly supportive to planners entering the industry and provides an excellent working environment where staff are encouraged to succeed. His sensible approach and ‘can do' attitude has earn't him a solid reputation amongst planners and the wider industry.” PlanningxChnage is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcast Collective. Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 27 April 2022.

In PlanningxChange episode 92 we interview Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from the VPELA Journal Revue of October 2021 describing Phil's career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector. “When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland's successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn't his stripes at City of Melbourne, before joining Moreland in 2003 as the Manager of Urban Development. For the next 17 years, he had a variety of managerial and planning roles, including Group Manager City Development, where he led multi disciplinary teams of over 70 professionals with responsibilities for town planning, building and environmental health. After a brief stint at DELWP as the Director of Developer Approvals and Design, Phil has returned to his old stomping ground at Moreland Council as Acting Director City Futures. But Phil's contribution to planning and the public sector goes beyond titles. He is very approachable, facilitative and reasonable, always finding a sensible balance between local community pressures to limit development and pursuing urban consolidation inMoreland's activity centre's and transit corridors. As the manufacturing industry dwindled in the 80's and 90's, Phil oversaw a seismic shift in Moreland's industrial precincts that has seen them embrace change and become exemplars for inner city urban renewal. During his time, Moreland has earned a reputation as a pioneer and leader in Local Government planning circles. He has led many planning initiatives including the Moreland Apartment Design Code prior to the introduction of BADS, the introduction of the ESD Policy in the Moreland Planning Scheme and more recently initiatives to reduce emissions. He has championed planning leadership at Moreland through proactive, forward looking initiatives such as VicSmart for 2 lot subdivisions. These are consistent with Phil's unwavering commitment to process improvement and driving efficiencies. Phil directed the implementation of a digital planning system at Moreland, well before others. This proved fortuitous when Covid hit, with Moreland well prepared for the mad scramble away from paper. A quick look at the Moreland website today shows a leading Council who understands their community's needs and the responsibilities of an effective planning system. Phil is particularly supportive to planners entering the industry and provides an excellent working environment where staff are encouraged to succeed. His sensible approach and ‘can do' attitude has earn't him a solid reputation amongst planners and the wider industry.” Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 27 April 2022.

In PlanningxChange episode 92 the subject is Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from VPELA's Journal 'Revue' of October 2021 which described Phil's career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector.  “When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland's successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn't his stripes at City of Melbourne, before joining Moreland in 2003 as the Manager of Urban Development. For the next 17 years, he had a variety of managerial and planning roles, including Group Manager City Development, where he led multi disciplinary teams of over 70 professionals with responsibilities for town planning, building and environmental health. After a brief stint at DELWP as the Director of Developer Approvals and Design, Phil has returned to his old stomping ground at Moreland Council as Acting Director City Futures. But Phil's contribution to planning and the public sector goes beyond titles. He is very approachable, facilitative and reasonable, always finding a sensible balance between local community pressures to limit development and pursuing urban consolidation in Moreland's activity centre's and transit corridors. As the manufacturing industry dwindled in the 80's and 90's, Phil oversaw a seismic shift in Moreland's industrial precincts that has seen them embrace change and become exemplars for inner city urban renewal. During his time, Moreland has earned a reputation as a pioneer and leader in Local Government planning circles. He has led many planning initiatives including the Moreland Apartment Design Code prior to the introduction of BADS, the introduction of the ESD Policy in the Moreland Planning Scheme and more recently initiatives to reduce emissions. He has championed planning leadership at Moreland through proactive, forward looking initiatives such as VicSmart for 2 lot subdivisions. These are consistent with Phil's unwavering commitment to process improvement and driving efficiencies. Phil directed the implementation of a digital planning system at Moreland, well before others. This proved fortuitous when Covid hit, with Moreland well prepared for the mad scramble away from paper. A quick look at the Moreland website today shows a leading Council who understands their community's needs and the responsibilities of an effective planning system. Phil is particularly supportive to planners entering the industry and provides an excellent working environment where staff are encouraged to succeed. His sensible approach and ‘can do' attitude has earn't him a solid reputation amongst planners and the wider industry.” Audio production by Jack Bavage. The episode was released on 27 April 2022.

Tom Elliott has taken a swipe at the "elitist" Moreland City Council after it did not seek ratepayer opinion before voting to change its name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moreland City Council in the city's inner-north will move to change the name of its municipality after discovering a slavery link. But former Brunswick mayor, Elizabeth Jackson, says the link was well known when the council received its name in 1994. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moreland City Council will move to change the name of its municipality after discovering it was named after a Jamaican sugar plantation that used slave labour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His week that was - Mr Kevin HealyBreakthrough with investigation into medical treatment for Tamil 3 year old Thanicaa - Max CostelloMoreland City Council meeting debating Palestine and Israel - Sue BoltonPart 2 of recent history of Colombia - Sasha Gillies-LekakisMeeting at National Press Club in New York at end of Julian Assange support tour - speaker Dr Cornell WestContinuing serious COVID situation in Malaysia - Lee TanWhistle blower Daniel Hale facing 10 years in jail in US over killer drones - Kathy Kelly

On this weeks program Chris talks to film maker Liz Canning about Motherload, her crowdsourced cargobike documentary with one hundred co-directors. Liz speaks about her families journey to discovering cargobikes as fun, freedom, a transport solution and creating a world-wide community over eight years. You can join the Motherload community by hosting a screening, following on YouTube and subscribing to newsletters (scroll down page)Local cycling-themed news includes City of Melbourne Transport Vision 2030, two Yarra Ride2Work Day events on Wednesday 16 October, 7.30am-9am at Abbotsford Convent and Smith Reserve, 180 Alexandra Parade, Collingwood, the new Bennett Street Priority Crossing consultation from Yarra City Council and Upfield Shared Path at Railway Place, Brunswick consultation from Moreland City Council.You can assist people-powered radio by subscribing or donating to 3CR and help to keep one of the best community radio stations on air!

Moreland Libraries and Moreland Turkish Association organize a series of special events for 50th anniversary of Turkish settlement in Moreland. We interviewed the president of Moreland Turkish Association Mr Cemal Akdeniz on these events - Türkiye'den Avustralya'ya göçün 50. yılı kapsamında Moreland Kütüphanesi ve Moreland Türk Derneği işbirliği ile 18-23 Şubat 2019 tarihinde Coburg kütüphanesinde bir dizi etkinlik yapılacak. Bu etkinlikler hakkında bilgileri Moreland Türk Derneği başkanı Cemal Akdeniz anlatıyor.

1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) Reaction to the death of another asylum seeker on Manus Island- Dr Brian Senewiratne 3) Michael Kirby praises Israeli judges who support torture and hostage taking- Michael Brull 4) Proceedings at Moreland City Council re: Neo Nazi raid and saying no to development of toxic site in Fawkner- Sue Bolton 5) Thoughts of human rights activist Jack Smit 6) Monthly look at issues about GMO- Bob Phelps 7) Dr Margie Bearis speech at the recent IPAN conference

7:00 am introduction and acknowledgement of country 7:03 am discussion about the greens allowing Lee Rhiannon back into the party room but with strings attached which is then followed by a discussion about a green left weekly article titled Trump Corbyn and building people's movements by Alex Bainbridge 7:15 am news from Green Left Weekly in Australia - Green Jobs not Timber  7:20 am interview with Sue Bolton - Moreland Socialist Alliance Councillor on the proposed changes to local laws that undermine democratic rights and attacks on homeless by the Moreland City Council 7:40 am interview with Sue Bolton continued talking about the sell-offs of public housing and the public meeting happening on Saturday organized by Friends of Public Housing at Saturday 15 July, 2 pm, Richard Lynch Senior Citizens Centre, 27 Peacock St, Brunswick West (off Albion St).7:55 am brief news stories from Green Left Weekly such as Fair work rejects paid domestic leave Grand prix workers receive back pay and Two australian citizens sent to immigration detention 8:02 am activist calendar 8:10 am Interview with Michael Stone organiser from HACSU Eastern region about the closure of Continuing Care Unit in Ballarat on the closure of a CCU in Ballarat 

Samantha Ratnam is a social worker and Greens politician who's currently serving as the Deputy Mayor of Moreland City Council. She's previously served as Mayor in Moreland and in 2016 ran as the Greens candidate for the federal seat of Wills, losing out to Labor MP Peter Khalil. This is a great insight into local politics and why Sam's passionate about it, particularly its ability to inspire change by example. We also cover the situation in Sri Lanka and how that's informed Sam's attitude towards conflict and multiculturalism, how Australia's approach to race feels like it's going backwards and the future of the Australian Greens.   Come see Like I'm A Six-Year-Old LIVE in Sydney with Tanya Plibersek and Caroline Marcus on Wednesday July 12th Problematic is coming to Edinburgh Fringe 2017 Check out Filthy Rich & Homeless on SBS  @samantharatnam Samantha's Greens profile Article: The Mental Trauma We're Inflicting On Asylum Seekers Is Entirely Preventable by Samantha Ratnam Article: Taking A Stand, a profile on Samantha  Article: Meet the Mayor of Moreland Article: Greens candidate pulls out of anti-racism protest over violence fears Cause of the Week: The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (asrc.org.au), plasticbagfreevictoria.org   

Discussion and analysis of the 2016 Australian election results and campaigns.Discussion and analysis of the Chilcot report on the Iraq war in the UK.Jacob gives a report back on the annual Australian Students Environmental Network conference in Brisbane. International News:  Letter from the US: Rage boils over at racist police immunity: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62153  United States: Donations to the Greens' Jill Stein explode nearly 1000% after Sanders endorses Clinton; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62155 Interviews:  Steve Diston, organiser for the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) talks about the ongoing dispute at the Carlton & United Brewery (CUB) site in Melbourne. Listen here.  Lain McIntyre from the Moreland City Council, talking about the councils proposal to cut respite care for elderly people. Listen here.  

Trade unionists, socialists and community activists face smears from the corporate right-wing press almost everyday, but these last few weeks have been particularly intense. We will talk with Sue Bolton, the Socialist Alliance Councillor for Moreland City Council, about the media backlash against herself and other rally organisers following the anti-racism rally on May 28th. We will also explore the ongoing industrial dispute between the State Government and the United Firefighters' Union and the role of the media and the coalition have played in dividing career and volunteer firefighters. Audio from the Firefighters Rally on Tuesday June 7th with Peter Marshall. Photo credit: T.E.W Photography

In this week's episode - Joe and Steve speak with Brooke Mezzetta about the programs Moreland City Council have adopted to increase female participation in sport.

Val and Faith kick off the show reminiscing about the weekend just past, Melbourne's first real taste of spring before sharing our bicycle moments. We take a look at recent news, including Chaves result in the Vuelta overnight and the four days of racing at Sam Miranda Tour of King Valley. We congratulate the team at Fondo on their first birthday and the launch of their women's racing team Trek Fondo before moving on to local news about bike baths. Moreland City Council have rejected an ill-concieved plan to introduce an 'anti-dooring' lane for cyclists on Sydney Rd, while pressure is increasing for a seperated bike lane to protect cyclists on St Kilda Rd. Val takes a look at bells, the type of bell to suit you, and your bike and what you use it for. We talk about the Speedvagen #SVFitTour by Vanilla Workshop coming up in early September, and the Mt Buller Pump Track which will be spending more time in Melbourne over the next few months. There is an op shop ride coming up next weekend and, its time to start planning your weekend away for the Bright 24hr. 

On todays program Chris has interviews with George Mihailides, Charlie Farren and locals that Steve recorded at last weeks No Boulie Tacks Protest Ride on Yarra Boulevard,  Adam Bandt speaking at The Fox Hotel to celebrate the demise of the East West Link, plus news of the all new blinky-dink bike glove from The Bicycle Channel and a word from Murphy Slaw on important news about Bicycle Infrastructure - Australian style. I hope to have an in depth interview with Mr Slaw in the next few weeks, and his creator. Local news includes works on the Merri Creek shared path at Northcote, Commuter Cycles Garage Sale, Cycling and Traffic Safety Public Forum organised by Moreland City Council and VicRoads and Cycling and Wrenchworthy Bicycle Shed launch and fundraising tea party.