Northern 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 was registered, complicating their investigation and management of such incidents.
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The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) had welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to reinstate the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program at $1 billion per year if elected, which previously helped councils build and maintain vital community facilities and infrastructure.
ALGA is currently advocating for $3.5 billion in formula-based funding across five key areas including housing infrastructure, community facilities, road safety, emergency management, and climate adaptation.
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Palmerston City Councillor Danielle Eveleigh has resigned, effective April 12. The Council is considering options to fill the vacancy ahead of the August 2025 Local Government elections.
The resignation follows a dispute over her media appearances discussing a constituent’s assault case, citing feelings of being restricted in her ability to speak freely about community issues.
The council has confirmed her media comments were not in breach of its media policy. Per NT News
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Hume City Council was last night set to vote on a proposal to crackdown on supermarkets turning a blind eye to abandoned shopping trollies. Per Herald Sun
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Invercargill City Council’s chief executive Michael Day has returned to work following an unexplained absence that involved closed-door meetings and discussions about a mysterious letter. Per NZ Herald