09-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 3 April 2026

About this episode

The episode reflects on 30 years since the return of elected representatives and discusses current local governance issues.

This week on VLGA Connect, host Chris Eddy is joined by Hayden Raysmith, Liana Thompson and Dr Josh Fergeus to reflect on 30 years since the return of elected representatives following the council amalgamations that led to the creation of the VLGA, and an eye to the future. Chris also discusses the latest campaign from Brimbank City Council with mayor Virginia Tachos as more than one hundred locals rallied at Taylors Road in Delahey saying the daily gridlock has become a safety risk on a roa...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Eddy

Guests: Hayden Raysmith, Liana Thompson, Dr Josh Fergeus

Topics covered

• local governance
• elected representatives
• council amalgamations
• community safety
• urban planning

Keywords

• VLGA
• Brimbank City Council
• elected representatives
• council amalgamations
• community safety
• urban planning
• gridlock

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brimbank City Council, VLGA

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