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A Council CEO is making a move from Victoria to Queensland, with news of the appointment of John Baker as the new chief of Sunshine Coast Council. Mr Baker has been CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria since 2018, and was reappointed on a new four year contract in June 2022. Sunshine Coast Mayor […]
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Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus alarming new statistics from across the globe about the abuse and threats faced by councillors. 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 […]
Continue ReadingTasmania’s Minister for Local Government Nic Street is stepping down from ministerial duties for mental health reasons. ABC News has reported that Mr Street will remain in Parliament as the Member for Franklin. In addition to local government, Mr Street held the Finance, and Sport and Events portfolios. The announcement comes just days after deputy […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the latest on a potential government intervention at Wellington City Council, and the increasingly bleak financial outlook for UK councils. 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 […]
Continue ReadingTamak Vijay, a Belmont councillor and former driving instructor, convicted of indecently assaulting three women during driving tests, has resigned his position despite not being legally required to do so. Earlier today, ABC News reported that while Mayor Robert Rossi was urging him to resign, Cr Vijay had not yet indicated his intentions. The City […]
Continue ReadingKen Gouldthorp, a seasoned local government professional with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Cairns Regional Council. His extensive background includes roles as CEO at various councils in NSW and Queensland, most recently serving as interim CEO at Isaac Regional Council. Mayor Amy Eden said Mr […]
Continue ReadingCouncillor Jess Jennings has resigned from Bathurst Regional Council, effective immediately. Councillor Jennings served on Council for 12 years and most recently served as the Mayor up until September 2024. In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Mr Jennings said he did not have confidence in the current Chamber to protect ratepayers from future financial hardship […]
Continue ReadingColac Otway councillor Tosh-Jake Finnigan has resigned from the council less than two weeks before election day. In a Facebook post, the now-former councillor said they had resigned so that they could speak freely about council issues “without being gagged by the administration.” Finnigan said they hoped to be back in a few weeks with […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news, and on Roundup Extra, the new free resource for councils and communities to help prepare for power outages during extreme weather events. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory […]
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