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Historic mayoral result, suspension plea, and a call for kindness – #660

  • An historic event for one city leads this week’s Victorian mayoral election results
  • As two sitting mayors rule themselves out from seeking another term
  • A Victorian mayor’s embarrassing parking mistake
  • Moree Plains makes a plea for an adviser over suspension
  • An embattled councillor gives into pressure and resigns
  • The shock passing of a serving mayor
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Report: Deitz resigns from Campbelltown City Council

Report: Deitz resigns from Campbelltown City Council

Campbelltown City Council CEO Lindy Deitz has resigned after 33 years with the council, according to the South West Voice. The Voice reported that Ms Deitz’s resignation was marked effective immediately on Friday 6 November. She had been CEO for 11 years. In an email to associates, Ms Deitz said, “It has been a privilege […]

Kelvin Tytherleigh appointed North Burnett Regional Council CEO

Kelvin Tytherleigh appointed North Burnett Regional Council CEO

North Burnett Regional Council in Queensland has appointed Mr Kelvin Tytherleigh as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will start on Monday 14 December. Mr Tytherleigh has previously served as CEO of Boulia, Moree and Hinchinbrook councils. Council says his experience spans corporate services, governance, financial management, strategic planning and community engagement. He holds an […]

Kempsey Shire councillor resigns after conduct investigation

Kempsey Shire councillor resigns after conduct investigation

Kempsey Shire Councillor Noel Selby has resigned from civic office, effective immediately, following an independent Code of Conduct investigation into a comment posted from his private Facebook profile. Council’s Chief Executive Officer received written notice of the resignation on Wednesday 4 November. According to ABC News, the comment was a reply to a woman who […]

Moree Plains Council wants mediation, no suspension

Moree Plains Council wants mediation, no suspension

Moree Plains Shire Council has unanimously endorsed a response to the NSW Minister for Local Government, who has said he is considering suspending the council. At an extraordinary meeting on Monday 2 November 2026, all councillors in attendance supported the response. It follows a letter from Minister Ron Hoenig, received on 22 October, advising that […]

Victorian Mayoral Elections Blog

Victorian Mayoral Elections Blog

Latest update: 9th November Next Mayoral Elections:10 November – Ararat, Banyule, Bayside, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Monash, Northern Grampians, Strathbogie, Yarra Ranges. **** From ten elections conducted so far:7 Female Mayors / 3 Male Mayors **** 9/11/26 Greater Bendigo City Council conducted its mayoral election tonight. The city has a new mayor in Cr Abhishek Awasthi. […]