Northern Grampians and Buloke Shire councils have withdrawn from the Technical Reference Group for the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) Environment Effects Statement (EES). Both councils have written to the Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny, advising of their decision. They cite growing concern about how their feedback was handled. The Technical […]
The South Australian Government has introduced a bill that would indefinitely delay the return of the District Council of Coober Pedy to an elected body, according to ABC News. The council was suspended and an administrator appointed in 2019, following soaring debt and findings of maladministration. It had been due to take part in the […]
Insights from Symphony 3’s New White Paper on AI and Councils In an era where technology rapidly evolves, local councils grapple with the pressing need to integrate AI into their operations. In a new Local Government News Roundup interview, Chris Eddy speaks with Philip Joseph, head of digital solutions at Symphony 3, about their latest […]
Proposed changes to Victoria’s rate capping framework off the table · The council calling for a rethink on backpacker visa caps · Yet another Council General Manager dismissed · More turmoil at Liverpool · Gold Coast workers reject the council’s latest pay offer · A Hobart cou...
Glen Innes Severn Council has terminated the employment and contract of General Manager Bernard Smith, following consideration of a confidential employment matter at its September Ordinary Meeting. Council said it would not comment further on the matter due to its personnel and contractual nature, and thanked Mr Smith for his service. Mr Smith joined Glen […]
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