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Six of Dorset Council’s elected members have resigned in the wake of a Board of Inquiry report released last month. The board found significant failings of governance, conduct and decision-making within the Council. The Council’s website lists Mayor Greg Howard and Crs Anna Coxen, Leonie Stein, Beth Donoghue, Jerrod Nichols, and deputy mayor Dale Jessup […]
Continue ReadingWhittlesea City Council has resolved to make an urgent application for an Internal Arbitration process in relation to alleged breaches of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct and Election Period Policy by its Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon. The allegations relate to media comments and social media posts by Cr McLindon in the lead up to […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to […]
Continue ReadingFormer City of Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has resigned from her position as Ward 3 Councillor after serving on the Council for 16 years, including a decade-long tenure as Lord Mayor until September 2024. During her leadership, she oversaw significant transformations including $1 billion in infrastructure investment and Newcastle becoming the first Australian Council […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 3rd February: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 31st January 2025: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority […]
Continue ReadingUpdate: The motion proposed by Cr Paul Tully was pulled from today’s council meeting agenda before it could be debated. ABC News reported that it was removed to allow councillors more time to consider the proposal. Earlier: Ipswich City Council is set to vote today on a controversial motion that would prevent Mayor Teresa Harding from […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and […]
Continue ReadingHobsons Bay Mayor Cr Daria Kellandar has announced the suspension of the council’s CEO today. The following statement was issued on the Council’s website: Following an unscheduled meeting of Council today, Aaron van Egmond has been suspended as CEO of Hobsons Bay Council effective immediately. Councillors became aware of concerns about safety in the workplace […]
Continue ReadingMick Cummins has announced his resignation as CEO of Melbourne’s Bayside Council after six and a half years. Mr Cummins made the announcement via a LinkedIn post in which he said he was not retiring, but planned to work less hours and seek more balance in his life. He joined Bayside in 2012 as Director […]
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