Southern Downs CEO sacked: Southern Downs Regional Council has terminated the employment of CEO Dave Burges while he was on long service leave. The Council decision on Wednesday was not unanimous. Steve Johnston will continue as acting CEO during a recruitment process. Warwick Today
Neimann heads to Horsham: Horsham Rural City Council has appointed former Greater Bendigo CEO Craig Neimann as interim chief executive officer until the incoming council makes a permanent appointment. It follows the resignation earlier this month of Sunil Bhalla. Horsham Rural City Council
Vic council nominations highest this century: At the close of nominations for next month’s Victorian local government elections, there were 2,230 candidates, the highest this century. According to analysis by Rhys Thomas at the VLGA, there are 875 women candidates, short of the 1,000 target. Rhys Thomas, LinkedIn
Uncontested elections: 47 candidates have been elected to Victorian councils across 42 uncontested wards, including all positions on Yarriambiack Shire Council, and six of seven positions on Corangamite Shire Council. ABC News
