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Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is the new federal Shadow Minister for Local Government. Mr Chester also takes on the portfolios of regional education, regional development and territories, after Andrew Gee quit the Nationals last month. More here: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/voice-opponent-darren-chester-joins-opposition-frontbench-replacing-gee-20230104-p5ca8y.html
Continue ReadingGannawarra Shire Council has estimated preliminary costs to rectify flood damaged council assets at up to $50 million. Mayor Charlie Gillingham said repair works would start soon after nine contractors were appointed at a special council meeting this week. The panel of contractors will work on bringing roads, drainage and related assets back to pre-flood […]
Continue ReadingThe latest update from the Local Government News Roundup is on your podcast player now. This episode includes reaction to sky rail plans for Melbourne’s west; flood funding for councils across two states; a Brisbane councillor announces her departure; a mayor calls for a dog ban; and staff threatened in a menacing hoax. The Local […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Greater Geelong today announced its first EV passenger vehicle had arrived, and would soon be entering its fleet. The council is transitioning to a net zero emissions fleet by 2027.
Continue ReadingFormer flood waste collection sites in Mooroopna are being used as rubbish dumping grounds, described by Greater Shepparton council as unsightly and dangerous. With the flood waste collection points now closed, residents are being urged to take waste directly to a Resource Recovery Centre. Flood damaged household items can still be disposed of without charge […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Gold Coast has allocated an area at Broadwater Parklands for floral tributes after Monday’s helicopter tragedy. In recognising the outpouring of grief across the community, the council has made the space available south of the Southport Pier, near the Great Lawn. The Department of Communities and Red Cross have been on site […]
Continue ReadingSouth Australia’s Local Government Association has today welcomed an additional $126.25 million of joint state and federal funding to aid the Riverland and Murraylands flood effort. The LGA said all affected councils in these regions have played an integral role in preparing for and responding to this emergency, working closely with State Government authorities. At […]
Continue ReadingStaff at WA’s City of Rockingham have reportedly been threatened with serious harm in a menacing ‘hoax’ email. According to The West Australian, the threatening email was sent last week, and has been referred to police for investigation. WA’s Local Government Minister John Carey says such threats will never be tolerated, and there have been […]
Continue ReadingAn alarming number of rule-breakers in the past week has led to a call from Moyne Shire Mayor Karen Foster for visitors not to bring their dogs to Griffiths Island. The Moyne Gazette reports ($) on the danger to shearwaters and swamp wallabies if walkers bring dogs in to the popular conservation reserve, which is […]
Continue ReadingNSW Premier Dom Perrottet has announced a $500M funding package for councils across the state to fix the damage caused from last year’s floods. The Daily Telegraph reports ($) that regional councils will share in $280M in funding, while Sydney metro councils will receive $220M. Council advocacy groups have been calling for urgent assistance, such […]
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