Murrindindi welcomes flood findings: Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from a Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 floods. It has highlighted seven recommendations that align with its ongoing advocacy following the unprecedented event. Murrindindi Shire Council
Freight terminal abandoned: A freight rail terminal proposed for Little River has been abandoned, after a groundswell of opposition from the local community and Wyndham City Council. The Age
Launceston allegations: Allegations of historical inappropriate conduct against a former Launceston mayor have been revealed by an ABC investigation. Cr Danny Gibson resigned the mayoral position last year, a week after the ABC put questions to him about its investigation. ABC News
Revised Cairns CEO process: Cairns Regional Council has dissolved its four person selection committee, chaired by Mayor Amy Eden, and all councillors will have the opportunity to participate in the process of interviewing candidates for the CEO position. Davidson has been appointed to conduct the recruitment process. Cairns Post $
Townsville warning: Townsville City Council says allegations made by its mayor may give rise to defamation action. A spokesperson said no evidence had been found to support allegations that a CEO candidate had given gifts to councillors. Townsville City Council
6th September 2024