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Macedon Ranges Mayor Dom Bonanno has admitted to drink driving while speeding in the mayoral vehicle on October 31st. He was caught on McGeorge Road in Gisborne South with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. Cr Bonanno will lose his license for six months and has returned the mayoral car. He’s taking personal […]
Continue ReadingFrankston City Council has appointed Tennille Bradley as its new Chief Executive Officer, making her the first woman to hold the position in the council’s history. Ms Bradley will join from the City of Greater Geelong in mid-January 2026, bringing extensive experience in major project delivery and organisational transformation. She has overseen significant city-shaping initiatives […]
Continue ReadingOn today’s episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, LGPro President Sue Wilkinson on preparing for the local government workforce of the future. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]
Continue ReadingBrendan McGrath is stepping down as CEO of the Rural City of Wangaratta after nearly 12 years at the helm. McGrath will work until Christmas before taking leave in January, with an external recruitment process for his replacement set to begin shortly. In the new year, McGrath will join North East Water as General Manager […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe has announced that CEO Martin Gill will finish up on November 28th after agreeing to an early end to his contract. He has been with the borough since 2019. Mayor Di Rule thanked Mr Gill his contribution, and said the council has engaged recruitment firm McArthur to find a permanent replacement. […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingShoalhaven City councillor Jason Cox has resigned, with immediate effect. Mayor Patricia White has released a statement this afternoon confirming the resignation after discussions with Mr Cox this morning. Mayor White said there were matters before the court about which she could not make any further comment. It’s the second councillor resignation in recent months […]
Continue ReadingShellharbour City Council has appointed Wayde Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Peterson has been Acting CEO since February and previously served as Executive Director Business Enterprises. The 45-year-old Illawarra local started his career at Council as an engineering cadet in 2000. Mayor Chris Homer says Peterson’s leadership and strategic vision will be […]
Continue ReadingThursday, 6th November 2025 Councillor Debbie Taylor-Haynes has been elected Mayor of Bayside City Council. The Beckett Ward representative steps up from deputy mayor, and takes over from Hanna El Mouallem in the mayoralty. Cr Tim Meyer has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of West Wimmera Shire Council for another 12 months. It’s the […]
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