Moree Plains Shire Council has confirmed that the NSW Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, is considering suspending the council for three months. In a statement, the council said it has received correspondence from the Minister advising that he is considering using his powers under section 438I of the Local Government Act 1993 to temporarily […]
A wave of condemnation from across the local government sector, in the wake of Monday’s horrific attack on MP Helen Haines. Reaction from councils and representative bodies across the country.Also today: · Industrial action escalates in Melbourne’s west · Clarence Valley’s new...
Gilgandra Shire Council has appointed Kathryn Larkin as its permanent General Manager, following a recruitment process supported by executive recruitment firm Leading Roles. Ms Larkin has been Interim General Manager since 31 July 2026. She joined the council in 2017 and has held a range of leadership roles across the organisation. Her permanent appointment takes […]
Kingston District Council, in South Australia’s South East, has concluded its employment relationship with Chief Executive Officer Ian Hart. Council made the decision at a special meeting on Thursday 15 October 2026. The termination took effect at 5:00pm on Monday 19 October. In its statement, council said a change in executive leadership was “in the […]
The Queensland Government has released its response to the recommendations of the Depreciation Taskforce, outlining a pathway to strengthen the financial sustainability of the state’s councils. The Taskforce was established in response to concerns raised by councils. It brought together local government, industry and government representatives to look at financial sustainability, asset management and long-term […]
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