#54: Rosanna Library Opening

#54: Rosanna Library Opening

Well the excitement is really building now with the grand opening of the new Rosanna Library next month. Considering the enormous success that the redevelopment of the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub had on the local community in Ivanhoe, I think we can expect...
#53 : Christmas 2025

#53 : Christmas 2025

It’s our last podcast of this year 🎉 and what a year it has been! For many of us it is time to take some time off, relax and spend some quality time with those we love. In this Champion Chat Christmas edition, we discuss; What Alison looks forward to at this...
52: Footpath & Road Maintenance

52: Footpath & Road Maintenance

This month Carl and I discuss the process for maintenance of our city’s roads, parks, footpaths and trails. Whilst roads and footpaths may not seem an exciting topic, it is probably the topic that is most at the top of residents thoughts along with rates and...
#51: HDH and SCS

#51: HDH and SCS

This month Carl and I discuss the Victorian Government’s recently introduced planning policies and the resultant High Density Housing. We will also be talking about the Banyule City Special Charge Scheme Policy. Some of the topics covered are: What are the...
#50: Banyule Winter Sports

#50: Banyule Winter Sports

Community sports clubs are truly the centre around which many of us revolve our social activities and spare time.  Whether as parents ferrying children to their weekend games, or participating in our own sports for exercise and the love of the game.  And...
#49: Banyule City 2025 Budget Review

#49: Banyule City 2025 Budget Review

Welcome to this month’s Champion Chat podcast. Last year the podcast looked at what goes into a council budget. This year, Cr Alison Champion and Cr. Rick Garotti will provide insights into the 2025 budget and how it has been constructed,  We will have a...