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On the Roundup today… 9000 ballot packs go missing in the South Gippsland Shire Council election; a CEO talks about being trolled over a mandatory vaccination stance for staff; the deamalgamation question set to be put to residents of Inner West council; and opposition builds to a new waste from energy facility in New South […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council last week became the first council in Victoria to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. When CEO Ali Wastie announced the policy, she was unprepared for the media attention and the trolling that would follow. On a new Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with Ali Wastie about the reasoning […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… the Victorian Ombudsman releases her Kingston Council investigation report, with no evidence of corruption found; significant reforms to the NSW rate peg methodology announced; Casey and Cardinia Libraries to go their separate ways; Tasmanian general manager recruitment processes under the spotlight; a new claim to local government’s largest renewable energy collaboration; […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… vaccination requirements announced to access Council facilities in the City of Melbourne; rural Victorian Councils celebrate major grant funding announcements; a new study quantifies the housing crisis in western Queensland; the countdown to Western Australia council elections enters its final week, and more senior executive appointment news. Just some of what’s […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… the first Council to mandate COVID 19 vaccinations for its entire staff; a city council attracts criticism over a plan to charge traders for using parking spaces for outdoor dining; major road construction contracts awarded for Melbourne’s southeast; and the launch of a new national plan for closing the gap. Just […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… news from Victorian councils on topics including January 26th, level crossing removals, and climate response; a Western Australian Council abandons a staff vaccine incentive proposal after a community backlash; CEO and mayoral announcements, and advocacy updates from New South Wales; a massive funding shortfall identified this week for UK Councils. Just […]
Continue ReadingThe Climate Council of Australia has released a new report on the Climate Costs and Risks to Councils. The impacts of climate change are felt most acutely at the local level, and this new report uses case studies and data to arrive at a 4 key findings, and 22 recommendations for responding in a way […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… regional Victorian councils at the centre of new vaccinated economy trials; a defamation case against a former mayor settles out of court; the much anticipated Central Coast public inquiry suspended amid technical issues; and the cost of deferring NSW council elections. Just some of what’s ahead on the midweek update from […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian local government areas Bass Coast, Greater Bendigo, Pyrenees, Warrnambool, Buloke and East Gippsland will be the first invited to participate in new vaccinated economy trials announced by the State Government. Those are the council areas flagged by the government due to their high vaccination rates, and having low or no COVID-19 cases. More […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… new household waste disposal contracts secured for 30 Melbourne councils; the city of Melbourne set to turn inside out; sector reform discussions to commence in Tasmania; a report released revealing the reasons for a Council CEO’s sacking; and lots of councillor and senior executive news to roundup. Just some of what’s […]
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