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David Keenan is a local government journeyman who has worked at the highest level at councils in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland over a nearly 30 year career. He is currently the CEO of Scenic Rim Regional Council in Queensland, a position he’s held since late 2022. David joins Chris on the Local Government […]
Continue ReadingMurrindindi welcomes flood findings: Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from a Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 floods. It has highlighted seven recommendations that align with its ongoing advocacy following the unprecedented event. Murrindindi Shire Council Freight terminal abandoned: A freight rail terminal proposed for Little River has been abandoned, after a […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool election proceeds: Liverpool City Council’s election will happen next week as scheduled, and a public inquiry will proceed. In announcing the latest development, the council’s acting CEO Jason Breton described it as a double win for residents and ratepayers. Liverpool City Council Baw Baw rescissions motions to wait: Two rescission motions lodged after Baw […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool appeals: Liverpool Council is seeking to stop the state government from deferring its election and appointing an administrator through an eleventh hour appeal, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Dangerous dogs in Hume: A Hume City councillor will seek an immediate review of the council’s responses to reports of dangerous dogs, after an alleged […]
Continue ReadingBrimbank threat on road maintenance: Brimbank Council will reportedly terminate its road maintenance agreement with the state government, after the department declined to increase its financial contribution. Brimbank Star Weekly Council “cancer” building cleared: A Liverpool City Council building has been ruled out as the site of a cancer cluster, despite concerns over five workers […]
Continue ReadingHorsham CEO resigns: Chief Executive Officer Sunil Bhalla and Horsham Rural City Council have mutually agreed to part ways. Mr Bhalla, CEO since March 2018, is leaving to spend more time with family and to establish a charity to support the welfare of young girls in rural India. Horsham Rural City Council Cardinia Mayor and CEO […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire investigation finalised: Victoria’s Local Government Inspectorate has announced that it has finalised its investigation into allegations relating to Hepburn Shire Council’s involvement with the Rex Theatre development, and will not be taking any further action. Local Government Inspectorate Monitors flagged for Casey, Whittlesea and Strathbogie: Municipal monitors will be appointed to Casey, Whittlesea, […]
Continue ReadingIn this first episode of the Well Travelled Executive series from the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Lydia Wilson and Noelene Duff, Chair Administrators for the cities of Whittlesea and Casey respectively. They tell Chris about the adjustments they have had to make to carry out the role, which is quite different to […]
Continue ReadingDarwin Councillor ban extended: Former Darwin City Councillor Amye Un is banned from entering council buildings for a further 12 months. NT News Sunshine Coast scraps e-scooter trial: Sunshine Coast Council votes to end hire scheme. 60 per cent of survey respondents were in favour of ending the 18 month trial. ABC News Ipswich Councillor […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup is on a break from regular episodes. Listen out during the month of September for our Well Travelled Executive Series of special episodes. There’ll be a new episode released every Sunday morning. Regular Monday, Wednesday and Friday news updates will return in early October.
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