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In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup, a popular local mayor selected for a Federal by-election contest;Disappointment in a Supreme Court ruling on a controversial powerline project;Cost blowouts behind the rejection of major project tenders in Newcastle;A merger of two Tasmanian councils openly considered by their mayors;A councillor in a conduct breach for mimicking […]
Continue ReadingThe Tasmanian Electoral Commission has announced a by-election to be conducted by postal ballot to fill a vacancy on the King Island Council. This follows the absence of Councillor Sarina Laidler from 3 consecutive council meetings. As Councillor Laidler was one of 8 candidates elected unopposed in October 2022, a recount of ballot papers to […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Roundup, Melbourne bayside councils briefing on alarming sea level rise research;Calls for the Lord Mayor to pause the Melbourne Greenline project;A mayor hits out at fake news reports on Australia Day ceremonies;Fears for the future of the Gold Coast sporting economy as more fire ant nests are found;and a […]
Continue ReadingMany of Greater Melbourne’s idyllic coastal suburbs are facing high inundation risks in the coming decades due to sea level rise and other factors, according to new research that has been received by the state government. The Age says bayside council leaders and other stakeholders have been briefed on the findings this week. It has […]
Continue ReadingA council bid to make Latrobe Regional Airport a centre for advanced air mobility will take a step forward this year. Trials of new technologies will look at the practical applications of drone technology in regional communities – including medical supply deliveries, powerline inspections and logistics. Latrobe Council is working with a partnership group that […]
Continue ReadingOn this all-new summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Concerns about overcrowding of holiday spots on the Surf Coast;A new councillor elected at Melbourne’s Glen Eira Council;While a sitting councillor has passed away in New South Wales;A former mayor makes an election pledge to get rid of ‘welcome to country’ and smoking ceremonies;A Queensland […]
Continue ReadingA serving councillor has passed away at Bland Shire in NSW. Mayor Brian Monaghan has advised the community of the death of Cr Bruce Baker on the weekend. Cr Baker was first elected in 2016 and was returned at the 2021 elections with an increased first preference vote. In paying tribute to Cr Baker, the […]
Continue ReadingA new councillor has been elected to Glen Eira City Council, following the passing last year of Cr David Zyngier. Jane Karslake is the successful candidate to take the position in Camden Ward after a countback of votes from the October 2020 general election. Former Yass Valley mayor Rowena Abbey OAM has been appointed chair […]
Continue ReadingConcerns have been raised about chaotic parking, overflowing bins and ‘backed up’ public toilets at Surf Coast tourism locations over the busy holiday period. The Herald Sun reported that some locals are concerned about how an increasing population is leading to overcrowding. Gail Gatt from Surf Coast Shire said bins were emptied twice daily during […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, A councillor to face court on drug charges;Senior executives on the way out at City of Melbourne, while former Geelong senior executives find new high level positions;Fringe groups gear up to stand candidates at local government elections this year;A Sydney council bans its councillors from […]
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