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Loophole calls, CEO comings and goings, and a mayor set to retire – #620

  • Wyndham selects a new mayor
  • More calls for the private prosecution loophole to be closed in Victoria
  • Whittlesea’s new CEO revealed
  • Two Queensland Council CEOs announce their departures
  • An interim GM appointed in NSW
  • Wagga Council under fire for its approach to rough sleepers
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Kathryn Larkin Appointed Interim General Manager at Gilgandra Shire Council

Kathryn Larkin Appointed Interim General Manager at Gilgandra Shire Council

Date: 23 July 2026 Gilgandra Shire Council has appointed Kathryn Larkin as interim General Manager, following the resignation of former General Manager David Neeves. Ms Larkin will officially commence in the role on 31 July 2026. Mayor Doug Batten said council ran an internal expression of interest process to identify a suitable interim leader ahead […]

North Burnett CEO Craig Matheson to depart in November

North Burnett CEO Craig Matheson to depart in November

Date: 23rd July 2026 Craig Matheson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of North Burnett Regional Council, with his employment concluding on Friday, 27 November 2026. Mayor Les Hotz said Mr Matheson advised councillors of his decision at a workshop on 22 July 2026, giving just over four months’ notice — well beyond the one […]

Gold Coast council CEO Tim Baker to depart before contract ends

Gold Coast council CEO Tim Baker to depart before contract ends

Date: 23rd July 2026 Gold Coast City Council chief executive Tim Baker will leave the organisation before his contract expires following months of scrutiny over his leadership. Mr Baker is expected to take leave from 29 July before departing the council in December, with an acting chief executive to be appointed while a recruitment process […]

Dan Hogan appointed as City of Whittlesea’s new CEO

Dan Hogan appointed as City of Whittlesea’s new CEO

Date: 22nd July 2026 The City of Whittlesea has appointed Dan Hogan as its new Chief Executive Officer, with councillors endorsing the appointment at the July council meeting. Mr Hogan will commence in the role on 1 September 2026. Mr Hogan brings more than 20 years of local government experience across a range of senior […]

Wyndham mayor resigns, masterplan backlash, and short stay pushback – #619

Wyndham mayor resigns, masterplan backlash, and short stay pushback – #619

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