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*Update, 4pm Shoalhaven City Council has made a statement to the media, confirming its understanding that a complaint had been received by the Office of Local Government “regarding the recruitment process of the CEO”. A spokesperson said the Council welcomes any review by the Office of Local Government into this robust recruitment process.” More from […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Mount Gambier has announced the appointment of Paul Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Simpson will take up the position from November 3rd this year. He brings more than twenty years of leadership experience in local government, most recently serving as Interim CEO at Barunga West Council. Mr. Simpson has […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Cr Moira Berry, Chair of Peri Urban Councils Victoria is here with a plea to state and federal governments for support for housing development in some of the state’s rapidly growing but potentially overlooked council areas. The Local Government News Roundup is brought […]
Continue ReadingAndrew Constance has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Shoalhaven City Council. The former member for Bega has held several senior ministerial portfolios in NSW, including finance, transport and roads and as Treasurer, but does not have a background in local government. Mayor Patricia White said he will bring a deep understanding […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th September 2025: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingTownsville Mayor Troy Thompson has resigned today, bringing an end to an 18-month controversy surrounding his qualifications. The resignation comes just one week after the Queensland government issued him a show-cause notice. In a defiant video statement released on social media this morning, Thompson announced he will recontest the position in the upcoming by-election, insisting […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special […]
Continue ReadingSurf Coast Shire councillor Rebecca Bourke has resigned effective immediately. Council CEO Robyn Seymour issued a statement this afternoon, announcing the resignation, and advising that the Victorian Electoral Commission will conduct a countback process from the 2024 local government election to determine a new councillor for the Torquay Ward. Mayor Mike Bodsworth thank Ms Bourke […]
Continue ReadingThe new permanent CEO of Baw Baw Shire Council has been revealed, after three interim CEOs and some ten months since Mark Dupe resigned the position in November last year. Tilla Buden, a senior executive with experience at Greater Dandenong, Yarra Ranges and Bayside Councils, will take up the role on 17th November. Ms Buden […]
Continue ReadingExperienced senior executive Terry Dodds PSM is returning to regional NSW, to take up the top job at Balranald Shire Council. Mr Dodds recently announced his decision to leave the CEO position at Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland after less than 12 months. He previously spent more than three years each at Murray River and […]
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