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Rates notice error, mayoral confusion, and the cost of conduct – #636

  • A calculation error forces a Melbourne council to reissue its rates notices
  • Victorian councils make pitches for election commitments
  • This year’s Mary Rogers Awards winners announced
  • Albury City appoints its new CEO
  • Mayoral elections begin in NSW, as a long standing mayor bows out
  • The Parramatta ICAC hearings officially end
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CEO Changes at Palmerston

CEO Changes at Palmerston

City of Palmerston appoints interim CEO following Andrew Walsh’s departure The City of Palmerston has appointed its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Nadine Nilon, as interim Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Andrew Walsh. No details have been provided about the departure of Mr Walsh, who joined the city in March 2025 from West Arnhem […]

Albury City appoints new CEO

Albury City appoints new CEO

AlburyCity has appointed Jason Gordon as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Mr Gordon set to commence on 8 September 2026. Albury Mayor Cr Kevin Mack said the appointment followed an extensive national recruitment process, describing Mr Gordon as a leader of strong calibre with experience spanning local government, state government and major public sector […]

Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled – #635

Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled – #635

Councils take a stand on data centres · A mayor’s outrage over childcare inaction · Sadness after the desecration of two war memorials · Sydney Council to rule on extended fast food opening hours · Expanded Australia Day events at Bondi rejected by Waverley Council · A decisiv...

Allowances shake-up, the prayer returns, and mayoral oil portraits – #634

Allowances shake-up, the prayer returns, and mayoral oil portraits – #634

A council CEO set to depart for the UK · Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali declares his state election intentions · A shake-up of allowances for Victorian councillors · Opening prayers to return to Shoalhaven Council meetings, · as the mayor extends her leave of absence for ...

Quilpie Shire CEO Justin Hancock to Depart for Banana Shire

Quilpie Shire CEO Justin Hancock to Depart for Banana Shire

Updated: Quilpie Shire Council has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer Justin Hancock has tendered his resignation, with his final day set for Friday, 16 October 2026. And in a further development, Mr Hancock has been announced as the incoming CEO at Banana Shire Council, and is set to commence on the 2nd November. Quilpie Mayor […]