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Thomas resigns, a sad loss, and tough budget decisions loom – #607

  • Hepburn Shire’s CEO resigns
  • Pyrenees Shire chooses an interim, as its CEO prepares to retire
  • Tributes flow after the passing of one the sector’s long serving community champions
  • A win in the Blue Mountains over a contentious data centre proposal
  • A boundary change set to take effect for two NSW councils
  • Deadlines approach for tough budget decisions in Queensland
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Hepburn Shire CEO Bradley Thomas to depart in August

Hepburn Shire CEO Bradley Thomas to depart in August

Date: 29 June 2026 Hepburn Shire Council has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Thomas, with his last day to be Friday 21 August 2026. Mr Thomas joined the council in 2019 and has served as CEO since 2021. The council’s media release credited him with leading the organisation through a significant […]

Court action support, media ban lifted, and big changes coming for Tassie – #606

Court action support, media ban lifted, and big changes coming for Tassie – #606

Stonnington backs a Supreme Court bid on activity centres · A new role for a former LGV chief · Port Phillip renames St Kilda Beach as Socceroos fever builds · New meeting rules kick in for NSW councils · A council ban lifted on a local radio station · A Queensland mayor’s cla...

Hawkesbury lifts media ban on radio station

Hawkesbury lifts media ban on radio station

Date: 26 June 2026 Hawkesbury City Council has announced it will lift the media ban imposed on Hawkesbury Radio, effective 1 July 2026. In a statement published on 25 June, Council said Hawkesbury Radio had engaged in productive discussions and had taken steps to address the conduct of individual staff members that led to the […]

NSW councils required to livestream meetings under new regulation

NSW councils required to livestream meetings under new regulation

Date: 26 June 2026 New South Wales councils will be subject to mandatory livestreaming requirements and tighter conduct rules at meetings, following the commencement of the Local Government (General) Amendment (Meetings) Regulation 2026. The regulation was issued following the disallowance of the 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice by the NSW Legislative Council on 26 […]

Smackdown rebuffed, water blockage, and budget deja vu – #605

Smackdown rebuffed, water blockage, and budget deja vu – #605

Geelong fires back as the state moves to override local planning · Ballarat budget deadlock broken by mayor’s casting vote · A former MP lines up for the Kingston by-election · A mayor accused of a policy “sleight of hand” · Councils cut off water access over REZ supply fears ...