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In Councillor news this week: Cardinia Shire Council’s new councillor, Kaye Cameron, has been sworn into office this week, following an extraordinary election to fill a vacancy in that council’s WesternPort Ward brought about the passing of former councillor Ray Brown. Cr Cameron follows in the footsteps of her great, great grandfather, J P Angus Cameron, […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup… Kingston airs its concern over Moorabbin Airport to the federal government; Southern Grampians set to appoint an interim CEO; another extension to the suspension of Norfolk Island council; plus councillors incoming and outgoing, and a milestone for electric vehicle charge points in the […]
Continue ReadingComing up in this episode… Councils lead the conversation for homelessness solutions; the library of the future comes to Gippsland; residents to be polled on a controversial local government boundary change in Queensland; and the search under way for a new CEO for Gold Coast. Links:Cardinia and Casey homelessness summitMoreland to consider potential new hub […]
Continue ReadingComing up…Councils put the spotlight on homelessness during National Homelessness Week; a Queensland Mayor under investigation for alleged corrupt conduct; a successful local campaign to attract seasonal workers expands; a scathing report released into a council’s bushfire response; and much more coming up on this edition of the Roundup, which is brought to you by […]
Continue ReadingComing up in this episode…councils claim advocacy wins from new level crossing removal announcements across Melbourne; CEO appointment news and the result of the Cardinia Shire by-election; Rockhampton celebrates securing a new air route for its airport; and much more coming up on this edition of the Roundup, which is brought to you by the […]
Continue ReadingComing up in this episode… reaction to the deferral of NSW Council elections, and what it means for councils under administration; Dubbo receives an independent investigator’s report into its handling of code of conduct complaints; a network of batteries to be installed across Melbourne’s CBD; and Hobart Council decides on a controversial cable car proposal. […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the VLGA. In breaking news this weekend, NSW Council elections have been postponed again A call for more support for council operated early childhood providers; Tasmanian council by-election results; a new covid-19 vaccination campaign launches in Melbourne; and this week’s announcement of […]
Continue ReadingComing up in the latest edition of the Roundup, CEO news from three states; parks and leisure award winners announced; demerger proposals unsuccessful for two southern NSW councils; and Hobart Council set to vote on a controversial cable car proposal. Links:Bruce Dobson appointed Knox CEOParks and Leisure VIC/TAS Awards for ExcellenceBass Coast joins shared service […]
Continue ReadingComing up on this weekend’s edition of the Roundup, a CEO recruitment process halted without making an appointment, while another kicks off; a new taskforce to aid economic transition in the Latrobe Valley; Victoria’s top tourism towns announced; a former mayor survives a no confidence motion; and a new round of bushfire recovery grants opening […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Geelong tackles tree vandalism; a unique energy project under way in Bendigo; more covid safe voting options for New South Wales elections; the sector’s workplace culture under the spotlight in Tasmania; the English councils preparing to share a senior management team; and lots more from around […]
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