Date: 3rd July 2026 The mayor of the Rural City of Wangaratta has used a VLGA Connect interview to call for urgent state government action on regional road funding, saying that even a two-billion-dollar commitment from the state would fall short of what is needed to address the maintenance backlog across Victoria’s regional centres. Cr […]
Date: 3rd July 2026 Banyule City Council has confirmed the resignation of Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy, effective 3 July 2026. Cr Nealy had represented Beale Ward since being elected in 2020, and served as Mayor in both the 2021–22 and 2024–25 terms. In a statement released by Council, Ms Nealy said it had been […]
Date: 3rd July 2026 Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds PSM has challenged the way Commonwealth grant funding is allocated to rural and remote councils, arguing the current model rewards administrative capacity over genuine need. In an opinion piece posted to LinkedIn, Mr Dodds takes aim at the Sustainable Communities Program, established to support communities […]
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Date: 1 July 2026 Charters Towers Regional Council has appointed Michelle Clarke as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 24 August 2026. Council resolved the appointment at a Special Meeting on 24 June 2026, following a competitive recruitment process. Mrs Clarke brings substantial local government experience across New South Wales and Queensland, including previous […]
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