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Greater 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
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