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Veteran Merri-bek councillor Oscar Yildiz will be suspended over his social media activity. The suspension comes after he liked Facebook comments that were critical of fellow councillors and the council itself. The Herald Sun reported that the incident began when Yildiz stormed out of a December council meeting and subsequently made a post to his […]
Continue ReadingFormer Baw Baw Shire Council CEO Mark Dupe is heading back to work, announced today as interim CEO for Berrigan Shire Council in NSW. Current CEO Karina Ewer MBA, MCDR, MAHRI, GAICD announced her resignation last month from the council, and is headed to northern Queensland as CEO of Charters Towers Regional Council. Mr Dupe […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus 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 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Derek Madden, CEO of Moorabool Shire Council joins Chris to discuss viral list of the 10 reasons people don’t appreciate local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 2nd July 2025: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news […]
Continue Reading*Update: Charters Towers Regional Council in Queensland has announced that Karina Ewer will be its new CEO from August 18th. Ms. Ewer replaces former CEO Martin Drydale, who resigned earlier this year. Interim CEO Scott Greensill, who has overseen the recent budget development, will continue in his temporary role until Ms. Ewer officially starts in […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus MAV Chief Innovator in Residence, Bonnie Shaw, talks to Chris about the exciting new innovation awards for Victorian councils. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link […]
Continue ReadingA Melbourne street sweeper has won an unfair dismissal claim after being dismissed by Darebin City Council for objecting to an Acknowledgement of Country at a toolbox meeting. The Australian reported that the Fair Work Commission has found that Shaun Turner’s comments, suggesting acknowledgments should be reserved for special occasions and that servicemen and women […]
Continue ReadingJoondalup City Council has voted to put its CEO position to market, and current CEO James Pearson has told staff he will not be seeking reappointment when his contract expires next March, according to media reports. The renewal of the Mr Pearson’s contract of employment was listed as a confidential matter on this week’s Council […]
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