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There’s been a break-in at the Ballarat City Council election office. The VEC has advised that 1,350 unmarked ballot papers and petty cash were stolen, but Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said the theft poses no risk to the integrity of the election. Mr Bluemmel said, “While electoral theft is a serious offence, the unmarked ballot […]
Continue ReadingOn a special edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]
Continue ReadingMurray River Council CEO Terry Dodds is leaving this November after nearly four years at the council to take up the CEO position at Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland. His appointment follows the departure of Cale Dendle who has moved to the CEO position at Isaac Regional Council. New Murray River Council mayor John Hardie said the resignation […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has tabled a special report on Operation Leo, an investigation into allegations of bribery and misconduct by some councillors at Moonee Valley City Council. The investigation has found that some councillors used their positions to inappropriately influence council decisions, bypass decision-making processes and inappropriately disclose information. IBAC cited one […]
Continue ReadingThe Roundup is back with the latest news from across the world of local government. In this episode for 9th October 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingDouglas Shire Council has appointed its new CEO. Scott Osman, recently interim CEO at Paroo Shire, will take up the role later in the month, relieving acting CEO Paul Hoye who will return to his role as Manager of Environment and Planning. Mr Osman has 15 years of local government experience in Queensland, particularly in […]
Continue ReadingA message from Chris Eddy, host of the Local Government News Roundup: Regrettably, your intrepid podcaster has lost his voice! This unfortunate development has delayed the return of the Local Government News Roundup podcast. In recent days, I’ve been planning a bumper catchup episode which I had hoped to bring you by now. While I […]
Continue ReadingThe VEC has announced it has removed 16 candidates from participation in this month’s council elections, having been found ineligible to nominate. VEC media release: Sixteen local council election candidates across the state have been retired after being found ineligible to nominate. Many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of […]
Continue ReadingQueensland Premier Steven Miles is reported to be considering issuing a show cause notice about a potential suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson. The Townsville Bulletin and ABC News have reported that Mr Miles was discussing the matter with Cabinet today, after receiving legal advice on options to force the issue, as calls for Mr […]
Continue ReadingToday’s guest on the Local Government News Roundup’s Well Travelled Executive Series is Rachel Brophy, who started her career in the public sector in South Australia in the mid 2000s. Since that time she has held leadership roles in professional bodies and councils in three states, most recently concluding a term as CEO of Douglas Shire Council […]
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