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A surprise departure, Captain Cook safe, and ticketless parking quashed – #661

The latest mayoral election results from Victoria
Councils react to a government reversal on the sale of defence land
A surprise CEO departure
Sutherland Shire quashes speculation about its iconic Captain Cook logo
Gold Coast staff set to rally against the council’s latest wage offer today
South Australian councils to lose the power to issue ticketless parking fines

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Two South Australian councils appoint new chief executives

Two South Australian councils have announced chief executive appointments this week. Barunga West Council has appointed Mr Ian Hart as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting on Monday 23 November 2026. Mr Hart most recently served as CEO of Kingston District Council for almost three years. Before that, he was Director Community Development at Kangaroo […]

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12/11/26

Moree Plains offered Performance Improvement Order in place of suspension

Moree Plains Shire Council has been advised that Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig is proposing a draft Performance Improvement Order, rather than a temporary suspension of the council. Council received the Minister’s letter on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and has 14 days to respond. It will consider and endorse its submission at the Ordinary Council […]

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Liverpool inquiry finds no widespread or systemic failures

The public inquiry into Liverpool City Council has concluded that there were no widespread or systemic failures by the governing body or the council in performing its statutory functions. Commissioner Ross Glover’s 518-page final report was published on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The inquiry was established in July 2024 and examined councillor conduct, financial management, […]

News GovernanceNew South Wales

11/11/26

VLGA appoints Samantha Stanton as Chief Executive Officer

The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has appointed Samantha Stanton as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Stanton will commence on Monday 7 December 2026. She has more than 25 years of experience across local and state government in Victoria. Her background includes governance, strategy, financial sustainability, organisational performance, leadership development and transformation. Her most […]

News CEOVictoria

11/11/26

Report: Deitz resigns from Campbelltown City Council

Campbelltown City Council CEO Lindy Deitz has resigned after 33 years with the council, according to the South West Voice. The Voice reported that Ms Deitz’s resignation was marked effective immediately on Friday 6 November. She had been CEO for 11 years. In an email to associates, Ms Deitz said, “It has been a privilege […]

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09/11/26