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In March this year, Chris Eddy spoke with civility campaigner Diane Kalen-Sukra from Canada to talk about her crusade to tackle rising incivility against people in public life. It has become one of the most listened to episodes of the Local Government News Roundup to date. Six months on, Diane’s work to shine a light […]
Continue ReadingFormer Hobsons Bay Mayor suspended: Former mayor of Hobsons Bay Peter Hemphill has been suspended for one month after an arbiter determined that he engaged in misconduct. Star Weekly Failure to vote notices: Queensland’s Electoral Commission has issued apparent failure to vote notices to 35,000 people after the March council elections. ABC News Referenda on […]
Continue ReadingFollowing news of Carl Askew’s resignation at the Town of Port Hedland, it has now been revealed that he is headed to the Town of Victoria Park. Mr Askew is set to become just the fourth CEO to lead the town in its 30 year history.
Continue ReadingNillumbik Councillor resigns: Nillumbik Shire councillor Richard Stockman has resigned from the council, effective immediately. With elections due next month, the position will remain vacant. Nillumbik Shire Council Port Hedland CEO moving on: Carl Askew has resigned as CEO of Town of Port Hedland Council after nearly five years. He will remain until the end […]
Continue ReadingHume councillors call for attendance rule change: Eight of Hume City Council’s eleven councillors have asked the government to introduce new rules to prevent serial non-attendance in person at council meetings. The Age Council and newspaper reach agreement: Colac Otway Shire Council and the Colac Herald say they will work to reset a constructive working […]
Continue ReadingCouncillor suspended: Moonee Valley councillor Samantha Byrne has been suspended for 14 days after an arbiter found she had breached three standards of conduct. Moonee Valley City Council Call for hoarder help: Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken has called for legislative change to help councils deal with hoarder houses, after the sale of a […]
Continue ReadingIn what has been described as a bombshell resignation, Professor Kerrie Freeman is leaving her position in the South Australian health system to become the new CEO of Brisbane City Council. The Adelaide Advertiser reported that SA Health “is reeling” from the news, and scrambling to launch an immediate search for her replacement. The appointment […]
Continue ReadingVic council election nominations open: Nominations have opened for October elections at 78 of Victoria’s 79 councils. Prospective candidates have until 12 noon on Tuesday 17th September to nominate, with ballot draws to be revealed on Wednesday 18th September. Victorian Electoral Commission Redland CEO resigns: Redland City Council CEO Andrew Chesterman has resigned after seven […]
Continue ReadingDavid Keenan is a local government journeyman who has worked at the highest level at councils in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland over a nearly 30 year career. He is currently the CEO of Scenic Rim Regional Council in Queensland, a position he’s held since late 2022. David joins Chris on the Local Government […]
Continue ReadingMurrindindi welcomes flood findings: Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from a Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 floods. It has highlighted seven recommendations that align with its ongoing advocacy following the unprecedented event. Murrindindi Shire Council Freight terminal abandoned: A freight rail terminal proposed for Little River has been abandoned, after a […]
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