Merri-bek City Council remains without a Deputy Mayor tonight after a voting deadlock. The extraordinary election followed the one-month suspension of Councillor Jay Iwasaki for misconduct. However, the vote between candidates Cr Liz Irvin and Cr Katerine Theodosis ended in a five-all tie. Despite a ten-minute recess to break the stalemate, a second ballot returned […]
Wyndham City Council has finally elected a new mayor and deputy mayor at the third attempt. The Council reconvened tonight to attempt to break a deadlock after two failed attempts to achieve an absolute majority at a meeting last week. Former deputy mayor Cr Preet Singh has now been elected to serve out the remainder […]
As the Local Government News Roundup podcast moves into its sixth year, we’re celebrating with a brand new website. More news and useful resources, delivered in a fresh, bespoke new site, developed by Rath Engineering Development. Our Resource Hub includes listings of all mayors from local governments across Australia, as well as Victorian CEO appointments […]
The Port Macquarie-Hastings region is in mourning following the passing of Councillor Lisa Intemann, a dedicated public servant and community advocate whose influence spanned more than three decades. Cr Intemann passed away at John Hunter Hospital on Friday, March 20. Mayor Adam Roberts, speaking on behalf of the Council and the wider community, expressed deep […]
The number of councillors to be cut in Tasmania, as the government unveils new sector reforms · A man fined for throwing coffee at a Victorian Council CEO · Geelong council under fire for considering the closure of leisure centre creches · A new report places council’s insuran...
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