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Jason Breton, who grew up in Liverpool’s tough neighborhoods and rose through the ranks of NSW Police to Detective Chief Inspector before transitioning to the private sector, has been appointed as Liverpool City Council‘s CEO following a unanimous council vote. His appointment follows a successful 12-month tenure as Acting CEO and comes with a vision […]
Continue ReadingPer the Cobram Courier: the cost of a Commission of Inquiry into governance failings at Moira Shire Council that led to the appointment of administrators until 2028 has been revealed. Over $921,894 in inquiry costs were incurred by the council, with a further $760k spent on asbestos remediation. —- Per The Advertiser: Mitcham councillor Darren Kruse has been found by […]
Continue ReadingMitchell Shire Council has announced the appointment of Mary Agostino as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Agostino has been serving as Interim CEO since December 2024. Mayor John Dougall praised Ms. Agostino’s strategic leadership and deep local knowledge, highlighting her commitment to tackling key community issues including rapid growth, road infrastructure, and financial sustainability. With an […]
Continue ReadingBenalla Rural City Council has appointed Peter Keane as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive selection process that drew more than 50 applicants. Mr Keane, a mechanical engineer with an MBA from Deakin University, brings substantial experience from his roles in Queensland and Western Australia. His most recent position was with the Council of Mayors […]
Continue ReadingNorthern Grampians Shire Council is investigating an incident where three dogs (two Rottweilers and a German Shepherd) attacked a family cat in Stawell, with the dogs being seized and taken to the local pound. The Council is calling for witnesses to come forward and emphasises the importance of registering pets, noting that only one of the involved dogs […]
Continue ReadingPer ABC News, Four Adelaide City councillors have been removed from their positions after a judge declared the 2022 Central Ward election result void due to illegal practices. The ruling comes after an investigation into unauthorised collection of ballot papers from apartment buildings. The decision affects all four elected members of the Central Ward, including Jing Li, who […]
Continue ReadingKingston Councillor Jane Agirtan has been stood down from her role as a councillor under section 229 of the Local Government Act. In a statement, CEO Peter Bean said Councillor Agirtan must not perform the functions and duties of, or exercise the powers of a councillor, including attending council meetings, delegated committee meetings or attending […]
Continue ReadingLeeton Shire Council has engaged Professor Joseph Drew from the University of Newcastle to conduct an independent and comprehensive review of its financial position, with his visit scheduled for April 14-17. If the review indicates financial viability concerns, a second stage would involve community consultation and potentially an application for a special rate variation through IPART. Professor Drew, […]
Continue ReadingLismore City Council has appointed Eber Butron as acting General Manager for up to twelve months, with unanimous approval from councillors at the April meeting. Mr Butron, who previously served as Chief Corporate and Community Officer and Deputy General Manager, will receive the same salary as former GM Jon Gibbons and begins his new role on May […]
Continue ReadingMidCoast Council Councillor Dheera Smith has announced her retirement due to serious health concerns. Councillor Smith, who was re-elected just seven months ago, has been recognized as a passionate advocate for environmental and social issues during her tenure since 2021. Mayor Claire Pontin praised Councillor Smith’s service, highlighting her “unwavering dedication, passion, and integrity” in […]
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