Darebin monitored again, conduct reforms, and a corrupt conduct finding (#330)

On episode #330 of the Local Government News Roundup available now: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the […]

Continue Reading

Policy rejected, investigation ordered, and local democracy under attack (#329)

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the […]

Continue Reading

CEO suspended, Council on notice, and a Brazilian Butt Lift warning (#328)

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 26th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from […]

Continue Reading

QLD: Cairns CEO resigns

Cairns Regional Council’s chief executive, Mica Martin, has resigned. Her resignation was accepted by the council at a special meeting today. A report proposing CEO recruitment arrangements will be tabled at the upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 1 May. The Cairns Post reported that the resignation was imminent earlier today, after speculation that Ms […]

Continue Reading

VIC: Golden Plains Interim CEO appointed

Golden Plains Shire Council has appointed an interim CEO to lead the council while a recruitment process is undertaken after the resignation recently of Eric Braslis. Mr Braslis is heading to the City of Wyndham in a director position. Experienced Council CEO and senior executive Michael Tudball, who is also a former mayor and councillor, will serve […]

Continue Reading

Torn between two councils, and an ‘old sexist trope’ (#327)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised […]

Continue Reading

After hours cyber attack, disendorsement fears, and garbage cafes (#326)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 22nd April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the […]

Continue Reading