In a move that highlights deepening fractures within Wyndham City Council, Councillor Dr Jennie Barrera has announced her immediate resignation, citing an “untenable” environment and a leadership deadlock at the municipality. Cr Barrera, who served as Mayor in 2023/24, formally submitted her resignation to the Chief Executive Officer this afternoon, Friday, 1 May 2026, according […]
The Victorian Government has moved to appoint two municipal monitors to Wyndham City Council in a bid to restore community confidence and ensure high standards of governance. Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer today nominated Jim Gifford and Jo-Anne Mazzeo to the roles. The appointments, which are subject to final administrative processes, will see the […]
Regional leaders are warning that Australia’s economic growth is under threat as a “structural funding gap” leaves many regional capitals struggling to secure their water future. Regional Capitals Australia (RCA), representing 21 major hubs across the country, has thrown its weight behind a new Productivity Commission inquiry into National Water Reform. The group hopes the […]
Cessnock City Council has announced the appointment of Natalia Cowley as its new General Manager, marking a significant strategic move for the region’s leadership. Ms. Cowley, an award-winning executive and Fellow Chartered Accountant, arrives with a prestigious reputation for stabilising complex local government entities. Her professional background is defined by a focus on organisational transformation […]
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