On a new special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Local Government, published by…
The City of Busselton has announced the appointment of Ms Annie Riordan as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Ms Riordan set to commence in the role on 24 August 2026. In a statement, the City said Ms Riordan brings “extensive experience in local government leadership,” having served as Chief Executive Officer of the Shire […]
Pyrenees Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Jim Nolan has officially announced his resignation, bringing an end to more than 11 and a half years of leadership at the municipality. The announcement marks the conclusion of Mr. Nolan’s distinguished 37-year career in local government. First appointed to the top role at Pyrenees Shire Council in December […]
In a new special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Martin Taylor, a barrister, solicitor, and councillor at the City of Whittlesea. A prolific author on the intersection of law and public policy, Martin has recently published a comprehensive two-volume set on environmental crime alongside a new, vital guide to community safety and crime prevention. […]
On a Local Government News Roundup Special Edition, Chris Eddy is joined by Andrew Clarke, a senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of New South Wales, to discuss a timely and critical new study examining how Australian local governments are navigating the escalating homelessness crisis. While homelessness has traditionally been viewed as a state or […]
Livingstone Shire Council has officially announced the appointment of Tom Upton as its new Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive nationwide recruitment search. Mayor Adam Belot confirmed the decision this week, praising the selection process for attracting a high-calibre field of candidates. The appointment is seen as a strategic move to provide long-term stability and […]
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