Local Government News Roundup Interview Special Ten years ago, Darebin City Council made what is widely regarded as the first council climate emergency declaration in the world. Bellingen Shire Council on the New South Wales mid-north coast followed in March 2019. Its General Manager, Mr Mark Griffioen, spoke to Chris Eddy for the Local Government […]
Two South Australian councils have announced chief executive appointments this week. Barunga West Council has appointed Mr Ian Hart as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting on Monday 23 November 2026. Mr Hart most recently served as CEO of Kingston District Council for almost three years. Before that, he was Director Community Development at Kangaroo […]
Moree Plains Shire Council has been advised that Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig is proposing a draft Performance Improvement Order, rather than a temporary suspension of the council. Council received the Minister’s letter on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and has 14 days to respond. It will consider and endorse its submission at the Ordinary Council […]
The public inquiry into Liverpool City Council has concluded that there were no widespread or systemic failures by the governing body or the council in performing its statutory functions. Commissioner Ross Glover’s 518-page final report was published on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The inquiry was established in July 2024 and examined councillor conduct, financial management, […]
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has appointed Samantha Stanton as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Stanton will commence on Monday 7 December 2026. She has more than 25 years of experience across local and state government in Victoria. Her background includes governance, strategy, financial sustainability, organisational performance, leadership development and transformation. Her most […]
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