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Brimbank Council is seeking increased funding from the State Government to maintain state-owned roads. It says the current contribution leaves the council and ratepayers out of pocket. The council spends an estimated $475,000 annually on state owned roads, with the State Government contributing only $109,000. Mayor Ranka Rasic said the council is struggling with the […]
Continue ReadingToday 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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for our communities. Listen […]
Continue ReadingThe Australian Press Council has declined to entertain a complaint about a newspaper cartoon that depicted a Council CEO in an apron with a broom. The cartoon was published in the Bairnsdale Advertiser after the appointment of Fiona Weigall as the first female CEO of East Gippsland Shire Council. Gender equity advocate Ruth McGowan OAM […]
Continue ReadingGlenelg Shire Council has appointed Helen Havercroft as its new permanent CEO. Ms Havercroft is originally from the UK, arriving in Australia in 2021 to take up the role of Director Corporate Performance at Alpine Shire. She is a former CEO of the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a UK overseas […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 17th May 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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for […]
Continue ReadingAfter more than four hours and at-times fiery debate, Cumberland City Council has overturned its ban on a same-sex parenting library book. The book will now be moved to the junior non-fiction section of the Council’s libraries. The Sydney Morning Herald provided rolling coverage on its website as the meeting unfolded. An estimated crowd of […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of 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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for […]
Continue ReadingThe Gold Coast Bulletin has today reported news of a multi-million dollar fraud at Gold Coast City Council which is under investigation. The masthead says councillors have been updated on the matter, and an external review of council procedures is underway. CEO Tim Baker has confirmed that Police are investigating an incident which resulted in […]
Continue ReadingYet another Queensland Council CEO has resigned, the second resignation this week. In an official statement, Douglas Shire Council said CEO Rachel Brophy has tendered her resignation and will finish at the council on 9th July. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon thanked Ms Brophy for her “continued dedication, professionalism and commitment during good times and challenging situations”, […]
Continue ReadingNorth Burnett Regional Council CEO Margot Stork has resigned effective immediately due to personal reasons. Mayor Les Hotz announced the resignation today, acknowledging Ms Stork’s contributions, particularly in governance and systems improvement. Anna Scott has been appointed as the Acting CEO until a permanent replacement is found or an Interim CEO is appointed. Ms Stork […]
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