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A new episode of the Roundup is out now. In this episode:A new round of regional and rural infrastructure funding opening soon;Hepburn Shire appoints a Chief Executive Officer.An extraordinary vacancy filled on Wellington Shire;Seven Queensland mayors come together to advocate for government support;Plus the wash up from the English council elections and more from around […]
Continue ReadingSeven Mayors from Central and Western Queensland converged on Rockhampton recently to launch a campaign for the upgrade of Queensland’s Beef Corridors – a strategic supply chain of over 2,000 km of roads that are vital to continued growth of the beef industry. The group is calling on the state and federal governments to address […]
Continue ReadingIn the 9th May 2021 episode:An evacuation order issued for a city apartment building;CEO appointments for three Councils and the EPA;Councils in line for the Victorian Sports Awards;Tumby Bay Councillors reinstated;And a state first LGBTIQ portfolio for a Queensland Council. Links:1. St Kilda building evacuation order2. New CEO for Murrindindi Shire3. West Wimmera Shire new CEO starts this […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the latest episode of the Roundup:A transformational plan unveiled for the north bank of the Yarra River;Winners announced in the MAV Technology Awards for 2021;Mildura council appoints an interim CEO;Australia’s longest road tunnel announced but not welcomed by all;A local mayor found guilty of misconduct; And a preview of an in-depth conversation with […]
Continue ReadingA relatively new advocacy alliance has formed to promote Gippsland at all levels of government. It includes local government, business and industry, and has started to make its mark after less than 12 months in existence. On a Local Government News Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with Ali Wastie, the CEO of Bass Coast Shire, […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of local government news from around Australia:A review announced into the culture of local government in Victoria;Funding for Victorian Councils to employ staff to work with business on COVID Safe practices;A trial of e-scooters on the way;A CEO resign, another loses an unfair dismissal case, and yet another is appointed in a […]
Continue ReadingIn this bulletin:The loss of jobs from a phase out of native timber logging quantified;The launch of a campaign to Fix the Calder;A new addition to a popular regional Victorian tourism attraction;A CEO’s suspension lifted, and a public inquiry into financial management at a NSW Council.Plus, a look at the new Drought Resilience Hub concept […]
Continue ReadingA new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub will be established at Dookie in northern Victoria, to design and deliver innovative programs and practices to boost drought resilience and agricultural productivity. The 3 year, $30 million project includes $8million from the Federal Government, and $22 million from Hub members. While based at the University of […]
Continue ReadingIn this bulletin:A new 16 member gender equality advisory committee established in Victoria; A council named one of the best places to work in Australia and New Zealand; The latest CEO appointment news from around the country, And declarations of housing and climate emergencies. Plus a preview of a VLGA Connect interview with Andrew Greaves, the Victorian […]
Continue ReadingIn this bulletin, a multimillion-dollar fund for rapid response housing projects in Victoria;a new initiative to support Aboriginal businesses and employment in central Victoria; a councillor cleared of inappropriate conduct, while another is called on to resign; and the Australian city to be immortalised in a board game. Plus a preview of a VLGA Connect […]
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