Australia's No. 1 podcast for local government news and views
Blacktown City Council has confirmed the passing of its Mayor, Tony Bleasdale OAM, following widespread media reports earlier in the day. Mayor Bleasdale was reported to have died while on a flight home from a study tour in China and South Korea. The 77 year old had been mayor since 2019, re-elected last year, and […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 3rd May: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for […]
Continue ReadingKeri Shannon, the former mayor of Town of Cambridge, has been appointed as the new CEO of the City of Nedlands for a five-year term. MsShannon, who has over two decades of experience in various leadership roles, holds degrees in Law, Commerce, Applied Corporate Governance, and Local Government. She has played significant roles in legal […]
Continue ReadingAndrea Selvey has been appointed as the new CEO of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, moving from her current role as CEO of the Shire of Carnarvon. MsSelvey, who has 16 years of experience in senior local government roles, was selected from 116 applicants. She will assume her new role after serving her notice […]
Continue ReadingThere’s a new councillor at Moonee Valley City Council, after a countback was conducted to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cam Nation. Jessica O’Neil was successful in the countback, and is expected to be sworn in on Monday 6th May. Mayor Pierce Tyson welcomed the election of councillor-elect O’Neil, and said it […]
Continue ReadingOn episode #330 of the Local Government News Roundup available now: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the […]
Continue ReadingThe state government has today appointed municipal monitors to Darebin City Council. Ms June Anstee and Mr Ross Millard commence today and will serve through the election of a new Council in October until the end of the year. While the trigger for the appointment is unclear, the Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne said […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 26th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from […]
Continue ReadingCairns Regional Council’s chief executive, Mica Martin, has resigned. Her resignation was accepted by the council at a special meeting today. A report proposing CEO recruitment arrangements will be tabled at the upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 1 May. The Cairns Post reported that the resignation was imminent earlier today, after speculation that Ms […]
Continue Reading