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Media ban, inland rail shock, and “monster mergers” – #583

  • Hawkesbury Council’s controversial media ban
  • The latest South Australian Council CEO resignation
  • Kingborough’s Deputy Mayor elected to the Tasmanian Parliament
  • Councils react to the Victorian Budget
  • Regional fallout from a shock inland rail decision
  • Knox apologises for a double rates deduction error
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Commissioner Confirmed for Carnarvon

The WA Local Government Minister has confirmed that a commissioner will be appointed to the Shire of Carnarvon, after six of its eight elected members resign within a few days of each other. As previously reported, the Shire President Eddie Smith was the first to go, followed by five more. While there was no official […]

Breaking News Update – 7th May

Breaking News Update – 7th May

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Johnson Out at Walkerville

Johnson Out at Walkerville

Dr Andrew Johnson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Walkerville, effective immediately. In a statement, the council said it has accepted Dr Johnson’s resignation, with the outgoing CEO thanking staff for their work and dedication during his time in the role. Council says day-to-day operations and services will continue as normal, […]

Updated: Hawkesbury Council Bans Media Outlets

Updated: Hawkesbury Council Bans Media Outlets

*Updated to include new information, 2.00pm 7/5/26 Hawkesbury City Council has banned the Hawkesbury Gazette and Hawkesbury Radio from all Council premises — including Council meetings — for media purposes, effective immediately. The ban has attracted the interest of the local government minister and the Office of Local Government, and will subject to a councillor […]

Quorum crisis, a missed opportunity, and a surprise career move – #582

Quorum crisis, a missed opportunity, and a surprise career move – #582

Resignations trigger a quorum crisis in WA · A Council CEO’s surprise career move · Chapel Street Traders drop their legal challenge against Stonnington Council · Peak groups call the Victorian state budget a missed opportunity · Newcastle’s new Lord Mayor confirmed · Industri...