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Community Safety and Crime Prevention

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.

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Councils On The Frontline of Homelessness

Councils On The Frontline of Homelessness

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 […]

New Livingstone Shire CEO Announced

New Livingstone Shire CEO Announced

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 […]

Fitzpatrick-Barr Resigns at Singleton

Fitzpatrick-Barr Resigns at Singleton

Singleton Council has announced the resignation of its General Manager, Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr, following an extraordinary Council meeting held last night. While the Council has expressed its thanks to Mr. Fitzpatrick-Barr for his service, the search for an interim replacement is already underway. Mel Curtis has been appointed as Acting General Manager to ensure a smooth […]

Pink Ops clique, a stunning backflip, and unnecessary secrecy – #585

Pink Ops clique, a stunning backflip, and unnecessary secrecy – #585

A mixed bag for councils in the Federal Budget · ICAC probes a Pink Ops clique at Parramatta Council · A Queensland mayor goes on medical leave · An urgent call for funding reform from a rural council · A new study reveals the pressures on councils to respond to a homelessness...

Inquiry begins, police snub rejected, and a seismic shift in local politics – #584

Inquiry begins, police snub rejected, and a seismic shift in local politics – #584

ICAC Parramatta Council inquiry opens today · Yarra Council reportedly set to drop a controversial bike plan · A seismic shift in local politics in England · A local mayor rejects police snub claims · Murrumbidgee expands consultation on its four day work plan · New housing in...