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Mick 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn the 23rd January edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more local government news from around 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, […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 20th January 2025: and the former mayor on a mission to help councillors manage conflict with civility. 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn the 16th January edition of 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, […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday, 13th January edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more news from across the world of local government on Australia’s #1 local government podcast. 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn the 9th January 2025 edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus special guest Brent McAlister, CEO of Northern Grampians Shire Council checks in after a recent bushfire emergency in the region. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 6th January 2025: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 24th December 2024: Plus more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingSouthern Downs Regional Council has appointed experienced senior council executive Rachel Brophy as its new CEO. Ms Brophy is expected to take up the role in mid-January. The former Douglas Shire CEO has been on a break since May this year, as she explained to Chris Eddy on the Local Government News Roundup earlier this […]
Continue ReadingVictoria has a new local government minister following a cabinet reshuffle announced today by Premier Jacinta Allan. Nick Staikos has been appointed as Minister for Consumer Affairs and Local Government. The former local government minister Melissa Horne is now the Minister for Health Infrastructure. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny retains the portfolio and becomes the new […]
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