Major project scrapped, a mayor breaks ranks, and a mass councillor resignation (#335)

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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for our […]

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Budget wins and losses, CEO appointments, and book ban backlash (#334)

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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for our […]

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VIC: New Moyne Shire CEO announced

Mark Eversteyn, a seasoned business manager and current director of operations for Americold Logistics, has been appointed as the new CEO of Moyne Shire Council. He will assume the role on July 15, bringing extensive experience from leading successful global companies. Mayor Cr Ian Smith has expressed confidence in Eversteyn’s leadership and business management skills. The […]

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QLD: Interim Townsville CEO announced

Townsville City Council has appointed experienced local government executive Joe McCabe as its acting CEO, while a recruitment process is conducted to replace Prins Ralston who resigned last month. The Townsville Bulletin reported that the council confirmed the interim CEO appointment at a confidential meeting this morning. Mr McCabe is a local government veteran, having […]

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Budget reaction, and banning same-sex library books and apostrophes (#333)

In the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup for 8th 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 […]

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VIC: Monitor appointed to Buloke

Buloke Shire Council in northwest Victoria is the latest to have a municipal monitor appointed by the state government. Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has announced that former Greater Shepparton chief executive Peter Harriott has commenced an eight-month term that will expire at the end of December. He will advise and support the council on […]

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Project delays, waste issues, and another demerger? (#332)

On episode #332 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 our […]

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Councillors suspended, removed from office, and targeted by cybercriminals (#331)

On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 3rd May: 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 […]

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