New GM for Burnie: Burnie City Council has appointed Shane Crawford as its new General Manager, to succeed the retiring Simon Overland. Mr Crawford has been GM of Waratah-Wynyard Council for nearly seven years. Burnie City Council
New ALGA President:
Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected as President of the Australian Local Government Association. He succeeds former City of Sydney Councillor Linda Scott who held the role for four years. Australian Local Government Association
Tasmanian council culture targeted: Tasmania’s Local Government Minister Nic Street says it is essential that bad behaviour at Tasmanian councils is dealt with, but it will take some time. The Mercury$
Tributes for former WA Council CEO: Former CEO of the City of Stirling and the City of Melville, Ralph Fardon OAM has died. Tributes have highlighted his commitment to the sector and many roles and achievements. City of Stirling