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“Blindsided”, a wave of condemnation, and a call for compassion, ft. Anne-Marie Cade – #655

  • A wave of condemnation from across the local government sector, in the wake of Monday’s horrific attack on MP Helen Haines. Reaction from councils and representative bodies across the country.Also today:
  • Industrial action escalates in Melbourne’s west
  • Clarence Valley’s new administrator starts work
  • Gilgandra Shire appoints its new General Manager
  • The Queensland Government’s response a local government Depreciation Taskforce report
  • and yet another South Australian Council parts ways with its CEO
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Kathryn Larkin appointed permanent General Manager at Gilgandra Shire Council

Kathryn Larkin appointed permanent General Manager at Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra Shire Council has appointed Kathryn Larkin as its permanent General Manager, following a recruitment process supported by executive recruitment firm Leading Roles. Ms Larkin has been Interim General Manager since 31 July 2026. She joined the council in 2017 and has held a range of leadership roles across the organisation. Her permanent appointment takes […]

News CEONew South Wales
20/10/26
Kingston District Council ends CEO Ian Hart’s employment

Kingston District Council ends CEO Ian Hart’s employment

Kingston District Council, in South Australia’s South East, has concluded its employment relationship with Chief Executive Officer Ian Hart. Council made the decision at a special meeting on Thursday 15 October 2026. The termination took effect at 5:00pm on Monday 19 October. In its statement, council said a change in executive leadership was “in the […]

News CEOSouth Australia
20/10/26
Queensland responds to Depreciation Taskforce report on council sustainability

Queensland responds to Depreciation Taskforce report on council sustainability

The Queensland Government has released its response to the recommendations of the Depreciation Taskforce, outlining a pathway to strengthen the financial sustainability of the state’s councils. The Taskforce was established in response to concerns raised by councils. It brought together local government, industry and government representatives to look at financial sustainability, asset management and long-term […]

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20/10/26
Outer Western Sydney mayors: no homes without water, sewer and power

Outer Western Sydney mayors: no homes without water, sewer and power

Seven councils in Sydney’s outer west are asking the New South Wales Government to treat the area as a region in its own right. The Outer Western Sydney Alliance brings together Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Penrith and Wollondilly. Its Chair, Penrith Mayor Cr Todd Carney, spoke to Chris Eddy of the Local Government […]

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19/10/26
Crossing backdown, online abuse, and growing pains ft. Todd Carney – #654

Crossing backdown, online abuse, and growing pains ft. Todd Carney – #654

A council’s backdown on school crossing cost-shifting · Geelong heads off a controversial supermarket development · A class action settlement proposal over a council nominations debacle · A backdown on grant distribution changes in NSW · Brisbane Council to destroy two dogs in...

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