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Two NSW Council CEOs have received new employment contracts. Wollondilly Shire Council‘s Ben Taylor will be with the council for another five years, after leading the organisation to exceed key performance targets for the 2024/25 financial year, the fifth year running. Mayor Matt Gould said that Ben Taylor had continued to show outstanding leadership during […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, Regional Capitals Australia Acting Chair Kevin Mack on the policy changes needed to unlock the potential of regional capitals across the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government today announced the appointment of Cathy Henderson as the new Chief Executive Officer of WorkSafe Victoria. Ms. Henderson has been the CEO of Merri-bek City Council since 2019, and was reappointed on a five year contract in May last year. She has previously held senior positions at Darebin, and Port Phillip Councils […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 22nd September: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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. Subscribe here for back […]
Continue ReadingSuspended Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson has been given fourteen days to fight for his political career after receiving a show-cause notice from the state government. Queensland Local Government Minister Ann Leahy announced the deadline in parliament today, following information received from the Crime and Corruption Commission. According to the Courier Mail, Minister Leahy stated that […]
Continue ReadingIn the Wednesday 17th September edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 15th September: plus 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus 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 priority […]
Continue ReadingThere’s been a trans-Tasman leadership transition this month, as former Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry has officially begun his tenure as the new general manager of Walcha Council in New South Wales. Mr Parry served as the chief executive for the Gore District Council in New Zealand for more than two decades. He […]
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