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Hobsons Bay City Council has appointed Phu Nguyen as its new chief executive officer, effective January 19, 2026. Mr Nguyen, currently CEO of South Australia’s City of Onkaparinga, grew up in Melbourne’s western suburbs and brings extensive local government experience from Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. He moved to Onkaparinga in mid-2023 from […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday, 24th October edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your […]
Continue ReadingEurobodalla Council has appointed Mark Ferguson as its new general manager following a six-month acting stint in the role. Mr Ferguson, who previously led councils including Coffs Harbour and Northern Beaches, was selected after a recruitment process involving all nine councillors. Mayor Mathew Hatcher praised Mr Ferguson for bringing the council together and delivering a […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, an interim CEO’s views on new reforms set to shake up council meeting practices in NSW from next year. Mark Dupe from Berrigan Shire Council joins Chris on Roundup Extra. All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingFraser Coast Regional Council has appointed Mica Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over thirty years of local government leadership experience to the role. Ms Martin previously served as CEO at Cairns Regional Council, where she oversaw a $430M budget and secured significant infrastructure funding including $400M for water security. She left that […]
Continue ReadingVIC: Buloke Shire Council has officially appointed Daniel McLoughlan as its new CEO at this week’s Ordinary Council meeting. A proud Birchip local, Mr McLoughlan has held the role on an interim basis since last month, but has been with the council in various roles since 2019. SA: Barunga West Council has appointed long-serving staff […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingBerrigan Shire Council will broaden the search for its new Chief Executive Officer and take more time to secure the right candidate for the position. The Council resolved to extend the recruitment timeframe this week, and extend the contract of interim CEO Mark Dupe into next year. Mayor Julie Cornwall McKean said the decision reflects […]
Continue ReadingPort Macquarie Hastings Council has appointed Robert Fish as its new General Manager, effective November 3rd. Fish, who has been acting CEO since March, was selected after a rigorous nationwide recruitment process involving all councillors. Mayor Adam Roberts praised Fish’s leadership during the May weather event and his ability to earn the respect of the […]
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