Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Yarra City Council announces its new CEO; countback results and another councillor resignation in Victoria; 2020 council election candidates warned over campaign donation returns; a Victorian councillor given a two year bond over falsification of community grants applications; a Qld CEO takes extended leave for health reasons; a temporary reprieve from financial disaster for NSW Councils; and a review of WA CEO contracts finds many are non-compliant with legislation.
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Yarra Council appoints new CEO Sue Wilkinson
Queenscliffe councillor resigns
VEC declares countback for Councillor vacancy | Mitchell Shire Council
Countback result for Indigo Shire Council vacancy
Former mayor who misled community grants program still sitting on Melbourne council – ABC News
Candidates warned over failure to lodge campaign donation returns
Zoe Daniel’s court challenge over sign ban ‘will have ramifications for the entire state’, says judge | Australian election 2022 | The Guardian
Determination of allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors | Victorian Government
Statement – Mayor Cr Jade Benham – Swan Hill Rural City Council
Women’s Public Art Program successful applicants announced
Brimbank welcomes Sunshine Station masterplan consultation
Work to begin at the Wyndham Stadium Precinct
Moreland name change process moving ahead
Murrindindi Shire to officially become a Refugee Welcome Zone
The VLGA celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
Mackay Regional Council – CEO extends leave due to health battle
NSW Councils get temporary reprieve from financial disaster
WA Councils CEO employment contracts review findings
$22.5m Henderson Waste Recovery Park redevelopment approved – City of Cockburn
Leadership change at District Council of Yankalilla
Action planned for more housing in Western Queensland communities – Ministerial Media Statements
Rockhampton takes home gold in 2021 Grey Nomad Awards
Government to consider three waters recommendations following Working Group report | Beehive.govt.nz
Commission to be appointed to Tauranga City Council beyond October 2022 | Beehive.govt.nz
Sadiq Khan wants to expand the ULEZ to cover all of London by 2023
City considers new reptile ordinance after learning man has 53 snakes in his home | The National Desk
“Snakes – why did it have to be snakes?” Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark