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Townsville City Council has ceased all normal operations across its services, facilities and venues on Thursday and Friday of this week due to the expected impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. The decision, based on advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, will impact scheduled bin collections and residents have been urged to secure their bins so […]
Continue Reading*Updated 5.00pm Moyne Shire CEO Brett Davis has resigned to take up a role with the state government, which has now been confirmed to be the Victorian Cross Border Commissioner. He assumes the position next month, taking over from Luke Wilson who was in the role for five years. Mayor Cr Ian Smith said he […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup,First Nations events cancelled in Greater Geelong this Australia Day;A Council CEO takes leave after a tragic personal loss;Council parking costs and fines in the media spotlight;A Sydney council demanding answers from its mayor and CEO;Queensland councils on alert for yet another wild weather event;Water supply slowing returning in […]
Continue ReadingGreater Dandenong City Council CEO Jacqui Weatherill has taken leave after the tragic passing of her husband, Simon Weatherill. Mr Weatherill, a former CEO of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, died while competing in the Portsea Swim Classic last Saturday. Mayor Cr Lana Formoso said the council was shocked by the sad news, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Roundup is back with another selection of local government news stories, including: A former council executive loses a VCAT appeal against a council planning decision;A big boost in council funding for a major regional sporting event;A disappointing act of vandalism called out in Greater Shepparton;NSW councils coming together to discuss potential demergers, despite a […]
Continue ReadingOn the January 19 edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Frankston’s mayor takes leave of absence, as a former mayor makes a return;A major landfill to close in northern Melbourne;Concerns raised about threats to the world heritage status of the Blue Mountains;A resident’s call for council compensation over a road detour;Drones deployed to tackle mosquito […]
Continue ReadingCairns Regional Council will make another attempt to appoint a Division 4 councillor this afternoon (18/1/24) after a previous attempt in December did not proceed due to conflict of interest issues. The Cairns Post reports that the council’s CEO has received ministerial advice that will allow all councillors to participate in a vote. Reports indicate […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 17th January 2024,A new councillor elected at Frankston;A mayor speaks out about media reporting of Australia Day citizenship ceremonies;The City of Melbourne ordered to hand over documents;Anger over the removal of a flag from a councillor’s office at the City of Sydney;Contamination scares with the discovery of asbestos […]
Continue Reading*Updated, 5pm 16/1/24 Former Frankston mayor Glenn Aitken will return as a councillor following a countback procedure on Monday. The countback followed the resignation of Steven Hughes from the council’s North-West Ward in December. The VEC declared the countback result at 3.30pm today, 16th January.
Continue ReadingThe Daily Telegraph has reported on anger at the City of Sydney after staff confiscated a city flag from a councillor’s office. The council plans to review the flag and other symbols used by the city, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore having declared the Sydney flag problematic. It is understood concerns include a lack of […]
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