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Reports have emerged today that Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson is suing the council for reputational damage. The Townsville Bulletin quotes sources who say the embattled mayor is seeking $100,000 in compensation for breach of his human rights. The council passed a vote of no-confidence in Mr Thompson in June, following which he took a leave […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council has announced the appointment of its new CEO. Shane Walden, currently director of assets and operations at Macedon Ranges Shire Council, will take up the position in September. Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said Mr Walden brings to the role a clear and ambitious vision for the future of the shire. Mr […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup podcast for 31st July 2023: Plus special guest Greg Box, CEO of Bass Coast Shire Council, talks to Chris about an award winning public building, project management excellence, and the tv show set to promote Bass Coast to the world. And yet more of the latest news from around […]
Continue ReadingGreater Geelong City Council CEO Ali Wastie and two other female council officers have taken court action to seek personal safety intervention orders against a property owner after he sent them abusive and threatening messages. The Geelong Advertiser has reported on the court session on Monday, which heard that Mr John Verikios’ behaviour was in […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 368 of the Local Government News Roundup for 29th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday 26th July edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]
Continue ReadingMornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted to open briefing sessions to the public online, and to provide more information about briefing topics in advance of Council decisions. The decision follows a review of the council’s Public Transparency Policy, which was referred to a citizen’s panel and subject to community consultation. The proposal to amend a […]
Continue ReadingCarissa Bywater, CEO of the Town of Mosman Park, has announced her resignation after more than five years in the role. She will leave at the end of October to become Director of Corporate and System Services at the City of Cockburn. Carissa is credited with turning around the workplace culture at the council, while […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 24th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 22nd July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local […]
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