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Surprise election outcomes, a bizarre termination, and a confusing resignation, ft. Allan Watkinson – 658

The wash up from Tasmania’s local government elections, including some surprise results
The cost of a mayor’s legal fight against a political critic
Victoria’s mayoral election season is underway
An embattled Queensland mayor resigns
A Western Australian Council CEO sacked… after she had already resigned
Moonee Valley Council votes to remove a former mayor’s name from plaques across the city

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Wodonga Council CEO Matthew Hyde to depart

Wodonga Council Chief Executive Officer Matthew Hyde will conclude his tenure when his contract ends in July 2027, after almost five years leading the organisation. Mr Hyde said he was proud of what the council had achieved, citing stronger finances, a more united organisation and a move beyond municipal monitoring, while continuing to deliver for […]

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Moree Plains Shire Council appoints Steve Hamilton as General Manager

Moree Plains Shire Council has appointed Steve Hamilton as its new General Manager, commencing Monday 9 November 2026. Mr Hamilton was appointed under the NSW Office of Local Government’s Procedures for the Appointment and Management of the General Manager. The appointment followed an interview process held as part of the Extraordinary Council Meeting on 21 […]

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Indigo Shire appoints Gael Evans-Barr as new CEO

Indigo Shire Council has appointed Gael Evans-Barr as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Evans-Barr is currently Deputy Chief Executive Officer at AlburyCity, where she leads the Business, Growth and Community portfolio and has served as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Her career has spanned local and state government, public health, higher education, community development and […]

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Adelaide Hills Council appoints Jade Ballantine as CEO

Adelaide Hills Council has appointed Jade Ballantine as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Ms Ballantine to start on Monday 9 November. Council unanimously endorsed the appointment at a special meeting on 19 October, following a competitive recruitment process that drew a strong field of applicants. Mayor Cr Nathan Daniell said Ms Ballantine brings regional […]

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Redland City by-election triggered as Mayor Cr Jos Mitchell’s resignation takes effect

Redland City Council has declared the Office of Mayor vacant, triggering a by-election, after Cr Jos Mitchell’s resignation took effect on Wednesday 28 October. The timing of the resignation became a point of contention. Cr Mitchell sent her resignation to council by email at about 5am. At a media conference at 11.30am, Deputy Mayor Cr […]

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