10th April 2022 (#112)

News

Today on the Local Government News Roundup, three municipal monitors to be installed at Victorian Councils… some reaction to the announcement coming up; a new executive director takes the reins at Local Government Victoria; dog baiting concerns in a Melbourne council area; an ICAC inquiry to probe allegations about a NSW Mayor; a council culture exposed in the WA state parliament, and the minister speaks out; industrial action at a NSW council – and the mayor who’s getting set to spend his Easter paddling for charity.

Links:

Victorian Roundup:

Minister to appoint Municipal Monitors at three Councils
Moira Shire CEO responds
Reaction from former councillor Kat Bennett
State government to monitor Darebin City Council, Moira Shire Council and Wodonga City Council | Herald Sun
Darebin City Council, Moira Shire Council and Wodonga City Council: State government to monitor | Herald Sun

Dog baiting in Stonnington, Council assists Police
Woman arrested over suspected animal baiting in Melbourne’s south-east

Moreland Council reacts to ‘disappointing’ VCAT decision
Bernie Finn raises concerns over Hobsons Bay council rule
Call for next Federal Government to do more for GSEM region

New Deputy Mayor elected at Mildura
Australian Town Crier Championships result
Yarra’s advocacy priorities for Federal Election
Mayor takes to the water for charity – Mornington Peninsula Shire
www.charitypaddle.com.au
I

nterstate Roundup:

Corruption watchdog launches inquiry into Canada Bay mayor
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Inquiry: City of Canada Bay Statement
WA Local Government Minister statement on standards of behaviour
Labor MP slams Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor, former CEO over city’s ‘toxic’ workplace culture – ABC News
First Domestic East Coast Passenger Flights Take Off!
Wollondilly Council calls on Minister Roberts to fix new Airport planning mess so residents can build homes

Shoalhaven Council staff take stop work action
Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to outsource public toilet cleaners ‘reprehensible’, says union | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSW
Camden Mayor takes chair of Western Parkland Councils Mayoral Forum
Greater Cities Commission to deliver six cities region

International Spotlight:

FBI Warns of Ransomware Attacks Targeting Local Governments | SecurityWeek.Com
City Launching New Rebate Program to Help Cover Costs of Security Cameras at Homes, Businesses
City council tightens requirements for graffiti removal | Auburn Reporter