Adelaide Hills Council has appointed Jade Ballantine as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Ms Ballantine to start on Monday 9 November. Council unanimously endorsed the appointment at a special meeting on 19 October, following a competitive recruitment process that drew a strong field of applicants. Mayor Cr Nathan Daniell said Ms Ballantine brings regional […]
Redland City Council has declared the Office of Mayor vacant, triggering a by-election, after Cr Jos Mitchell’s resignation took effect on Wednesday 28 October. The timing of the resignation became a point of contention. Cr Mitchell sent her resignation to council by email at about 5am. At a media conference at 11.30am, Deputy Mayor Cr […]
Hay Shire Council has ended the employment contract of long-serving General Manager David Webb after seven years in the role. The Riverine Grazier reported that Mayor Carol Oataway confirmed the termination, and acknowledged David’s service to the shire. It’s understood the decision took effect last week, with the Mayor saying the specific circumstances surrounding the […]
Redland City Mayor Cr Jos Mitchell has resigned, citing what she describes as a personalised and coordinated campaign against her during her time in office. Cr Mitchell, an independent and former police prosecutor, was elected mayor in 2024, succeeding Karen Williams, who held the position from 2012. She had been on leave since May, which […]
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 […]
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