Cardinia Mayor takes leave of absence
Shire of Ravensthorpe appoints new CEO
Onkaparinga close to appointing new CEO
VIC: Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Cr Brett Owen has been granted a leave of absence due to work requirements, with Deputy Mayor Cr Liz Roberts assuming Mayoral responsibilities during his absence.
The leave was approved at this week’s Council meeting, with the arrangement to be reviewed in February 2026 if needed.
Cr Owen, who is a currently serving police officer, will not receive allowances while on leave.
WA: The Shire of Ravensthorpe has appointed Nicole O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 25, 2026, bringing nearly 20 years of local government experience to the role.
Nicole, currently Director of Community Experience at the Shire of East Pilbara, will succeed Matthew Bird who is departing in early January 2026.
SA: The City of Onkaparinga says it is nearing completion of its CEO recruitment process, which has been conducted confidentially with the support of an independent agency to ensure a merit-based selection.
Council is seeking a leader to replace outgoing CEO Phu Nguyen, who is headed to Victoria to take up the top job at Hobsons Bay City Council in the new year.