18-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 5 June 2026

About this episode

This episode features discussions on road conditions and leadership challenges in local councils in Victoria.

This week on VLGA Connect, Cr Lawrie Cox, Mayor of Whittlesea City Council chats with Chris Eddy about the council’s stand on road conditions in the region and its call for the state government to step up and do more to manage its assets. Cr Jodie Ashworth, the mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council, joins to talk about her leadership journey, and current issues and challenges happening for council which is one of the largest and diverse municipalities in the far eastern corner of the state. ...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Eddy

Guests: Cr Lawrie Cox, Cr Jodie Ashworth

Topics covered

• local governance
• road conditions
• leadership journey
• council challenges
• state government

Keywords

• Whittlesea City Council
• East Gippsland Shire Council
• road management
• local government
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whittlesea City Council, East Gippsland Shire Council

Places: Victoria

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