Per ABC News, The mayor of Latrobe City Council, Dale Harriman, will now personally fund his $9,500 European trip to accompany the Traralgon City Band and potentially meet Queen Mary of Denmark, following backlash over the initial plan to use ratepayer funds.
The council voted to allow the mayor’s ceremonial chains valued at $50,000 to be taken on the trip, with hopes remaining for a potential future visit from the Australian-born Danish Queen.
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Sunshine Coast Council‘s CEO John Baker has initiated a restructure that will reduce the number of executive groups from six to five, requiring current group executives to reapply for their positions, according to Sunshine Coast News.
The restructure, unanimously approved by councillors, aims to enhance financial sustainability and improve organisational responsiveness to community needs, with the transition expected to continue throughout 2025.
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Brimbank Council has welcomed a Federal Government commitment of $300 million to construct a new diamond interchange at Calder Park Drive on the Calder Freeway, following a sustained ‘Fix the Calder’ campaign that began in 2021.
The announcement represents a significant victory for community safety and traffic management, though Brimbank Council is now calling on the Federal Opposition to match this commitment ahead of the May Federal Election.