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Join LGPro for intimate conversations with local government leaders and sector experts as they tackle the big issues facing council leaders as they arise in the podcast for local government decision makers across Victoria, the LGProcast.
The Deadline for Mental Health First Aid

Ep 24 - We discuss December’s OH&S changes making mental health first aid training a must with master instructor, Michelle Kleinert.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 24 – The Deadline for Mental Health First Aid
The Future of Work

Ep 23 - We explore the future of the local government workforce with SGS Economics and Planning Senior Associate, Michelle Tjondro.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 23 - The Future of Work
The Real Risks of Wage Underpayment

Ep 22 - We learn why councils are at risk of wage underpayment and what they can do about it with HR Legal Partner, Nikola Prestia.

Join HR Legal's webinar on wages and underpayments on Thursday 10 July 2025.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 22 - The Real Risks of Wage Underpayment
What You Need to Know Before Your Next Major Project

Ep 21 - We find out what councils need to know from new major projects guidance with Maddocks’ Simone Holding and Shane Ridley.

Download the new Major Projects Guidance developed by Maddocks and Ernst & Young here.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 21 – What You Need to Know Before Your Next Major Project
How Risky is Your Council?

Ep 20 - We uncover what local government risk managers are missing from Skefto’s Chief Risk Officer, Pete Gervasoni.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 20 – How Risky is Your Council?
AI for Senior Leaders

Ep 19 - We find out what leaders need to prepare for the AI that is already in their workplaces from Symphony3 co-founder, Fergal Coleman.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 19 – AI for Senior Leaders
What’s Missing from the Local Government Amendment Bill?

Ep 18 - We ask what was missed in the Local Government Amendment Bill making its way through Parliament with Maddocks Partner, Mark Hayes.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 18 - What’s Missing from the Local Government Amendment Bill?
Managing Complex Performance and Mental Health

Ep 17 - We find what managers are missing in complex performance management & managing mental health with HR specialist Linda Davey.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 17 – Managing Complex Performance and Mental Health
Local Government Reforms: What You Need to Know

Ep 16 - We discuss newly publicised governance and integrity reform proposals with Hunt & Hunt’s Managing Principal, Tony Raunic.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 17 – Managing Complex Performance and Mental Health
What’s Keeping Council Leaders Up at Night?

Ep 15 - We uncover the top priorities of local government senior executives with Davidson’s Managing Partner of Search and Advisory, Clare McCartin.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 15 - What’s Keeping Council Leaders Up at Night?
The Future of Local Government - the Kiwi Perspective

Ep 14 - We unpack New Zealand's Local Government sector review and its overlaps with Victoria, guided by Local Government Professionals New Zealand (Taituarā) GM Strategy and Reform, Kathryn Ross.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 14 - The Future of Local Government - the Kiwi Perspective
Council Chiefs React to Commonwealth Games Cancellation

Ep 13 - We find out what regional and rural councils have lost (but stand to gain) from the Commonwealth Games cancellation from Greater Shepparton City Council's Peter Harriott and Yarriambiack Shire Council's Tammy Smith.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 13 - Council Chiefs React to Commonwealth Games Cancellation
Managing Complex Performance and Mental Health

Ep 12 - We ask CSBA's CX Director, Kate Gorman if councils are meeting customer expectations for service and what they could be doing better.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 12 - How Councils Get CX Right (and Wrong)
Getting Indigenous Procurement Right

Ep 11 - We explore the benefits of Indigenous procurement and how to do it the right way with Winya Director and General Manager, Greg Welsh.

LGPro · LGProcast - Episode 11 - Getting Indigenous Procurement Right

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