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VIC: IBAC’s damning Moonee Valley investigation report released

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024LG News Roundup

Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has tabled a special report on Operation Leo, an investigation into allegations of bribery and misconduct by some councillors at Moonee Valley City Council. The investigation has found that some councillors used their positions to inappropriately influence council decisions, bypass decision-making processes and inappropriately disclose information. IBAC cited one […]

New Episode: Vandalism, elections and appointments, #381

October 9, 2024October 10, 2024LG News Roundup

The Roundup is back with the latest news from across the world of local government. In this episode for 9th October 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this […]

QLD: New CEO for Douglas Shire

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024LG News Roundup

Douglas Shire Council has appointed its new CEO. Scott Osman, recently interim CEO at Paroo Shire, will take up the role later in the month, relieving acting CEO Paul Hoye who will return to his role as Manager of Environment and Planning. Mr Osman has 15 years of local government experience in Queensland, particularly in […]

Roundup Catchup, 6th October 2024

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024LG News Roundup

A message from Chris Eddy, host of the Local Government News Roundup: Regrettably, your intrepid podcaster has lost his voice! This unfortunate development has delayed the return of the Local Government News Roundup podcast. In recent days, I’ve been planning a bumper catchup episode which I had hoped to bring you by now. While I […]

VIC: Election candidates retired by VEC

September 30, 2024LG News Roundup

The VEC has announced it has removed 16 candidates from participation in this month’s council elections, having been found ineligible to nominate. VEC media release: Sixteen local council election candidates across the state have been retired after being found ineligible to nominate. Many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of […]

QLD: Premier to move on Townsville Mayor

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024LG News Roundup

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is reported to be considering issuing a show cause notice about a potential suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson. The Townsville Bulletin and ABC News have reported that Mr Miles was discussing the matter with Cabinet today, after receiving legal advice on options to force the issue, as calls for Mr […]

Well Travelled Executive Series #5 – Rachel Brophy

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024LG News Roundup

Today’s guest on the Local Government News Roundup’s Well Travelled Executive Series is Rachel Brophy, who started her career in the public sector in South Australia in the mid 2000s. Since that time she has held leadership roles in professional bodies and councils in three states, most recently concluding a term as CEO of Douglas Shire Council […]

LG Shorts: New GM; New President; Toxic cultures; ex-CEO passes

September 27, 2024LG News Roundup

New GM for Burnie: Burnie City Council has appointed Shane Crawford as its new General Manager, to succeed the retiring Simon Overland. Mr Crawford has been GM of Waratah-Wynyard Council for nearly seven years. Burnie City Council New ALGA President: Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected as President of the Australian Local Government Association. […]

LG Shorts: Tudball to Darebin; Oz Day reversal; Mayor excused; Privacy concerns

September 24, 2024LG News Roundup

Darebin appoints interim CEO: Experienced Council CEO Michael Tudball is stepping in at Darebin City Council as interim CEO, replacing recently departed CEO Peter Smith. Darebin City Council Unley reverses course on Australia Day: South Australia’s City of Unley Council will restore a citizenship ceremony and awards to January 26, reversing an earlier decision to […]

Well Travelled Executive Series #4 – Daniel Fletcher

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024LG News Roundup

Earlier this year, a thought leadership piece from Daniel Fletcher on the 8 Big Questions for Local Government in 2024 went viral on LinkedIn. Daniel has been a council CEO, and is currently General Manager of Communities and Liveability at Western Downs Regional Council in Queensland. He’s a speaker, mentor and coach with a passion […]