No confidence, a legal dispute, and a collective sigh of relief, #429

On the Wednesday, 19th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 […]

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QLD: Mackay CEO Resigns Amid Controversy

Mackay Regional Council CEO Scott Owen has resigned effective immediately after serving in the role since November 2022. The resignation follows speculation about his future, with media reports that he was on leave amid allegations that some councillors were discussing his future in informal, off-site meetings. Executive Officer David McKendry has stepped in as Acting CEO and recruitment will commence […]

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Resignation pressure, hospital protest, and escalating safety concerns, #428

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from around the country 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 […]

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Mayoral misconduct, malicious attacks, and councils win in court, #427

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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Chaotic meeting, rates boycott call, and a hiring freeze, #426

On the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 12th February 2025: All that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, 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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Transparency push, administration call, and a global rat problem, #425

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, 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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Urgent arbitration, mass councillor exodus, and apology ordered, #424

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, 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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