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Council court victories, leave denied, and a sensational resignation – #658

  • Court victories for Cardinia Shire Council and the City of Stonnington
  • A second NSW Council under threat of suspension
  • Demerger plans progress for two regional NSW councils
  • The tragic death of a former Queensland councillor
  • Redland’s mayor denied a request for leave
  • Bullying allegations against a South Australian mayor
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Update: Moree Plains Shire Council confirms Minister is considering three-month suspension

Update: Moree Plains Shire Council confirms Minister is considering three-month suspension

Moree Plains Shire Council has confirmed that the NSW Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, is considering suspending the council for three months. In a statement, the council said it has received correspondence from the Minister advising that he is considering using his powers under section 438I of the Local Government Act 1993 to temporarily […]

Sector shake-up, a councillor censured, and whale carcass wash-up – #656

Sector shake-up, a councillor censured, and whale carcass wash-up – #656

Indi leaders united in condemning violence in public life · Port Phillip calls for cruise gateway master plan · Ballarat consulting on a leadership shake-up · A censure and a referral to the OLG at Kempsey Shire · Cessnock takes on a social media giant over online abuse videos...

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 […]

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 […]