Today on the Local Government News Roundup: major infrastructure commitments by the Commonwealth Government welcomed by local government; a push for a new council classification in Victoria; councillor resignations from Victoria and South Australia, and a long term NSW GM is moving on; a call for an increase in federal grants to councils; and Hobart takes the next step in a crackdown on short stay accommodation.
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Links to today’s stories:
Whittlesea City Council welcomes Federal funding announcement
Melton City Council response
Federal Budget boost for Victorian infrastructure | Prime Minister of Australia
Freight terminal spending ‘short-changes’ Victoria, state government says
Mornington Peninsula Shire push for ‘peri-regional’ status
Cr Kat Bennett resigns from Wodonga City Council
List of Vic countbacks and by-elections since 2020 elections
MAV call for increase in FAGs to councils
Melburnians embrace their food and organics waste – City of Melbourne
Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program – City of Greater Geelong
Hobart City Council – news from latest Council meeting
Hobart City Council passes amendment to limit number of new whole houses used as short-stay accommodation – ABC News
Councillor Steven Perryman resigns from Council
Catherine Dale not seeking re-appointment at Eurobodalla
Extreme weather is hurting Australia, and our communities are paying the price.
Whyalla Council welcomes state government hydrogen hub commitment
Whyalla chosen as site for Hydrogen Power Station
Stanwell commits CQ’s hydrogen future – Ministerial Media Statements
Announcement of new direct flights between Tamworth and Sydney
Initiative giving free Ring doorbells to residents to combat crime
UK government vows 10-fold increase in electric car chargers by 2030 | Transport policy | The Guardian
LGA responds to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy | Local Government Association
Handforth Parish Council: Jackie Weaver ‘did not have the authority’ – BBC News