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While many councils are partnering with private companies to install more electric vehicle chargers in their areas, one WA council is pushing back, saying it is not cost effective due to low usage. The ABC reports that the Shire of Collie has rejected a proposal by Sonic Charge to install 11 chargers, as they could […]
Continue ReadingLas Vegas City Council has approved an expansion of the underground tunnel network being built by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. Public funding for the initial two mile stretch of tunnels underneath the Las Vegas Strip was first approved in 2019. The Boring Company plans to use Teslas to move three passengers at a time […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Wanneroo in Perth has endorsed a draft Cat Local Law, and will seek public comment on some significant changes. According to PerthNow, the new law proposes to prohibit cats from some areas, such as Yellagonga Regional Park and Lake Gnangara. There’ll be an obligation on cat owners to prevent their animal from […]
Continue ReadingCottesloe Council has dropped its legal challenge to a major beachfront development approved by the WA Planning Commission. The council is believed to have decided against further legal action due to limited legal grounds, significant cost and low chances of success, according to the Sound Telegraph. The council and the WA Local Government Association will […]
Continue ReadingA community council in Wales has lost nearly ten percent of its annual budget to a scammer. Harlech Community Council was tricked into advancing £9k to a man posing as a consultant, and only became aware of the con when alerted by its bank. The BBC reported that the matter was detailed in council meeting […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s peak body for councils has welcomed an announcement of new regional university study hubs. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has announced 20 regional and 14 suburban hubs in areas without a significant university campus and where there is a low percentage of university qualifications. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said educational opportunities were a critical […]
Continue ReadingCity of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands has provided an update on the ongoing inquiry into mismanagement of funds from the council’s restricted reserves. In a statement, Mr Rylands said an action plan, developed with guidance from the Office of Local Government, has been shared with councillors, staff and the community outlining actions taken and underway. […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council has appointed three executives to fill the shoes of outgoing CEO Ali Wastie, who is heading to Greater Geelong in the top job. Ms Wastie will finish at Bass Coast on 28th July and the recruitment process to find her replacement will commence soon. The Council has appointed three of its […]
Continue ReadingCampaspe Shire and Murray River Councils have released a joint statement emphatically denying that they are withdrawing support for visitor services for their regions. The statement follows media reports that Echuca Moama Tourism will close its Visitor Information Centre next month. The tourism body’s CEO reportedly linked the closure with a significant downturn in revenue, […]
Continue ReadingThe chief executive of a Northern Territory has reportedly been stood down amid allegations that alcohol was smuggled into a dry community. The NT News has reported on the allegations that the CEO and other staff consumed the alcohol while visiting a dry community for cultural awareness training. NT Police have confirmed that eight people […]
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