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A handful of progressive vote reports for some wards in regional councils are filtering through local media outlets. In Greater Shepparton, high profile incumbent mayor Shane Sali has captured more than 75% of first preference votes in Balaclava Ward and will be safely returned to the council, according to the Shepparton News ($). His nearest […]
Continue ReadingCounting has commenced for Victoria’s council elections, but the VEC is not publishing live updates. To get a sense of how various contests are shaping up, we must rely on media reports based on information from scrutineers inside the counting centres. The Age has launched its appropriately named “Slow Blog” in recognition of the fact […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 30th October: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. 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 the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday 28th October edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the announcement yesterday of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s John Baker as the new CEO of Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland comes news today of Brett Luxford’s resignation at Mitchell Shire Council. Mr Luxford has been with the council since August 2020 and was reappointed on a new four year contract last year. He announced today […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access […]
Continue ReadingA 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access […]
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 […]
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