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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
  • Industrial action to hit the Western Downs
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Breaking News Update

Today on the Roundup’s YouTube channel, Chris Eddy has breaking news on a mass exodus of elected members from a Western Australian Council; a South Australian Council CEO’s surprise career move; and a legal challenge withdrawn in the City of Stonnington.

Quorum Lost: Mass Exodus from WA Council

Quorum Lost: Mass Exodus from WA Council

Six councillors — including the Shire President — have resigned from the Shire of Carnarvon Council over the past few days, leaving the local government without enough elected members to form a quorum. In a statement today, the Shire confirmed the resignations mean Council cannot currently hold valid meetings or make decisions requiring a formal […]

LGA South Australia appoints Victoria MacKirdy as new CEO

LGA South Australia appoints Victoria MacKirdy as new CEO

The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA SA) has appointed long-time local government executive Victoria MacKirdy as its new Chief Executive Officer. MacKirdy has been Chief Executive Officer of the City of Victor Harbor since 2018 and brings almost three decades of experience across regional and metropolitan councils, along with six years in the […]

Resignation bombshell, boycotts and by-elections – #581

Resignation bombshell, boycotts and by-elections – #581

Marsh wins Nepean, triggering a by-election on the Mornington Peninsula · Wyndham’s leadership crisis deepens, with councillor boycotts, and now a resignation · A troubled Sydney pool development is heading to court · Tempers flare in North Queensland, as the local government ...

Marsh Wins Nepean, Triggering Council By-Election

Marsh Wins Nepean, Triggering Council By-Election

Anthony Marsh, the Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, has claimed victory in the Nepean state by-election, comfortably retaining the seat for the Liberal Party. According to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), Marsh secured a commanding lead with approximately 63.5% of the two-candidate preferred vote against independent candidate Tracee Hutchison. Despite a strong showing from Pauline […]