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Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors – #570

Mayor under pressure, resignation news, and blurry councillors – #570

Pressure builds on a newly elected mayor to step down · A South Australian Council CEO resigns after one year in the job · Hobart City’s new plan to tackle anti-social behaviour · A resignation triggers a by-election for another Victorian council · Victorian councillors report...

Kingston Councillor resigns

Kingston Councillor resigns

Kingston City Council has announced the immediate resignation of Melaleuca Ward Councillor Tess Law. Cr Law was elected in November 2024, and her resignation will trigger a by-election. Mayor Georgina Oxley expressed her gratitude for Cr Law’s service, particularly her representation of the Melaleuca Ward, and extended best wishes for her future endeavors. CEO Peter […]

Court date, CEO reinstated, and an unsettling crime wave – #569

Court date, CEO reinstated, and an unsettling crime wave – #569

Criminal proceedings against a CEO and Councillor hit court in Ballarat · Two councillor resignations in one week at a Tasmanian Council · The Federal Court orders the reinstatement of a sacked Council CEO in the NT · A new Deputy Mayor, and a new CEO announced, for Merri-bek ...

Merri-bek finally has a Deputy Mayor

Merri-bek finally has a Deputy Mayor

It took three meetings, and five votes – but Merri-bek City Council finally has a new deputy mayor. The Council has tonight elected former mayor Cr Helen Davidson to the position, after it was vacated due to the one month suspension of Cr Jay Iwasaki. Cr Davidson was the only nomination for the role on […]

Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of Katherine Town Council CEO

Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of Katherine Town Council CEO

Katherine Town Council, in the Northern Territory, has officially acknowledged a Federal Court order requiring the immediate reinstatement of Ms. Ingrid Stonhill as Chief Executive Officer. The order, handed down on March 23, 2026, comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding Ms. Stonhill’s employment. While the specifics of the dispute remain subject to legal privilege, the […]