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Victoria’s Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has received the final report from municipal monitors overseeing Moonee Valley City Council. The monitors, Ms Prue Digby and Mr Phillip Carruthers, have reported substantial improvements in the council’s operations during their 13-month oversight period from January 2024 to February 2025. Key achievements highlighted in the report include […]
Continue ReadingNoosa Council management has announced a lockout of union members participating in industrial action. Council CEO Larry Sengstock has ordered staff involved in protected strike action from today to stay away from work until Monday. The lockout comes after unions rejected Council’s revised pay offer of a 14 percent increase over three years. Around one-fifth […]
Continue ReadingIn an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingSouth Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Allison Jones to the Chief Executive Officer position at an additional council meeting this morning. Ms Jones has been with the Council for nearly five years, as Director of Performance and Innovation, and serving recently as interim CEO. She has held previous positions at Bass Coast and Latrobe Councils, […]
Continue ReadingBuloke Shire Council has strongly refuted recent media claims about a supposed $100 million deal with VicGrid regarding the VNI West transmission project. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Council insisted that no such agreement exists. The Council was initially part of a five shire alliance including Yarriambiack, Northern Grampians, Hindmarsh, and West Wimmera. […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup is back, and in this edition we catch up on the major news of the last month. Including: Plus much more news from around the local government sector across Australia. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingNarrabri Shire Council has appointed Eloise Chaplain as its new General Manager following her successful tenure as Interim General Manager since August 2024 and previous role as Director Infrastructure Delivery. Ms Chaplain brings a strong background in engineering and finance, with over eight years in the mining sector and academic qualifications from the University of Queensland and University […]
Continue ReadingAnne Howard has been appointed as the new CEO of Darebin City Council, and has resigned her current role as CEO of Colac Otway Shire. Mayor Kristine Olaris OAM announced the appointment, highlighting the experience that Ms Howard will bring to the role. Michael Tudball will continue serving as Interim CEO until Ms Howard’s commencement in July.
Continue ReadingCouncillor Martin Taylor has been elected as the new Mayor of Whittlesea City Council, following the suspension of Councillor Aidan McLindon by the Minister for Local Government. The unopposed election took place during an Unscheduled Council Meeting on Thursday, April 24, with Cr Taylor set to serve until November 18, 2025. Deputy Mayor Daniela Zinni will continue in […]
Continue ReadingJames Trail, CEO of the Shire of Coolgardie, has submitted his resignation, which was formally acknowledged at a Special Council Meeting on April 22. Aaron Cook will continue as Acting CEO while the Council considers its position. Shire President Malcolm Cullen said the outcome is a turning point and an opportunity to focus on the Shire’s recovery plan. […]
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