VIC: E-scooters bail on Yarra

E-scooter operators Lime and Neuron are set to cease operations in Melbourne’s City of Yarra following a dramatic increase in council fees. The Age reported that the operators have labelled the council’s decision to raise daily per-scooter fees from $1 to $5 as “totally unsustainable.” The two companies will withdraw their combined fleet of 500 e-scooters by early […]

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Casey’s law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos”, #442

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here […]

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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first, #441

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes Here is […]

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NSW: Winn resigns from Eurobodalla

Eurobodalla Council General Manager Warwick Winn has announced his resignation, effective this Friday, after serving since November 2022. Director of Finance and Corporate Services Stephanie Speedy will serve as acting general manager until an interim replacement is found, while the search for a permanent general manager begins. Mr Winn previously held general manager positions at […]

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Shock document leak, showdown looms, and an “improper and unlawful” action, #440

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back […]

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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan, #439

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes […]

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VIC: Interim CEO for Golden Plains

Golden Plains Shire Council has appointed Steven Sagona as its new Interim CEO following Shane Walden’s resignation. Mr. Sagona brings 30 years of local government experience, including previous roles at Golden Plains Shire, and has served in various executive positions across rural Victoria and metro Melbourne, including most recently at Hobsons Bay City Council. In his new […]

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