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The use of glyphosate-based weed killers by Melbourne councils is the subject of a report from The Age this week. Port Phillip, Frankston and Brimbank have reportedly reintroduced the using Roundup, despite earlier ceasing its use over concerns about potential links to some types of cancer. The herbicide, which is banned for household use in […]
Continue ReadingRichard W. Hicks has been elected as a councillor for West Wimmera Shire Council, as the only eligible candidate remaining from the October 2020 general election. ‘The Victorian Electoral Commission invited Mr Hicks to declare he was still qualified to be a councillor in writing,’ Election Manager Roger Millar said. ‘As Mr Hicks returned the […]
Continue ReadingThe Mildura Rural City Council has endorsed a new Economic and Tourism Development Framework to enhance economic and tourism growth in the region. The framework includes two independent advisory boards focused on economic and tourism development respectively. The Council’s Strategy and Growth department will handle the operational functions currently managed by Mildura Regional Development. The […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023: An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;A council considers closing its child care centres;Another Victorian councillor resigns;A call […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Greater Dandenong, Eden Foster, has been confirmed as the Labor party candidate for former Premier Daniel Andrews state seat of Mulgrave. Cr Foster has announced that she will take a leave of absence from her role as mayor and councillor to focus on the campaign for the by-election, the date for which […]
Continue ReadingTwo Victorian councillors have resigned in recent days, triggering the 51st and 52nd extraordinary vacancies this council term. West Wimmera Shire councillor Trevor Domaschenz resigned last week, shortly after returning from a period of leave. He had been on the council for nearly seven years, after first being elected in 2016. At Macedon Ranges Shire […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Nedlands may become the second WA council to introduce superannuation payments for elected members. The council voted narrowly in favour of a motion submitted by Cr Kerry Smyth to prepare a report on the implications of the move which is expected to come before the council in November. Cr Smyth argued that […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 4th October 2023, the new Premier announces a cabinet reshuffle, with little change for local government;The councillor refusing to vote in the Voice referendum;Residents protest a council land sale;Councils band together to tackle housing needs;A council de-merger looks to be back on track after a six month delay;A Tasmanian […]
Continue ReadingA Greater Geelong councillor says she will not be voting in the Voice referendum as she will not engage with what she describes as a “fraudulent shadow government.” A survey of community leaders conducted by the Geelong Advertiser about voting intentions has revealed the position of Belinda Moloney, a first term councillor. She said to […]
Continue ReadingNew Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced her cabinet today. The main portfolio areas that intersect with councils are unchanged, with Melissa Horne retaining Local Government, along with Roads and Road Safety, Ports and Freight, and Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation. Sonia Kilkenny retains Planning, and takes on responsibility for driving housing and planning reforms […]
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