VLGA Connect: Episode 39 – Public Libraries, and the impact of COVID-19
A special panel edition featuring Kate Torney from State Library Victoria, Chris Buckingham of Public Libraries Victoria, and Kathryn Arndt from VLGA discussing the innovation demonstrated by public libraries in response to COVID-19. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 40 – Stan Krpan, Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce
Our guest on this episode of Stan Krpan, CEO of Solar Victoria, and currently co-chair of Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce, speaking with us about the focus of the taskforce and how its work intersects with local government. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 41 – Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt
*Note: since recording Newsroom, it has been announced that Council elections will proceed this October. * Welcome back to the VLGA Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt, discussing the stories of the week including speculation about the timing of Council elections; the rollout of candidate information sessions commences; and preparing for our news VLGA Connect Live session next week. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 42 – Andrew Greaves, Victorian Auditor-General
The Victorian Auditor-General Andrew Greaves speaks with us about the work of his agency, and how it has changed during COVID-19, as well as the current audit of procedures for dealing with sexual harrassment matters within local government. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 43 – Live session with Tim Kariotis
Timothy Kariotis from the Melbourne School of Government is our guest in a live VLGA Connect session on the development of smart cities, and how concerns about data security and loss of privacy can be managed. CLIP