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City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath has received a new contract that will see him serve in the role through December 2027. According to the Newcastle Herald($), the decision to extend Mr Bath’s employment was made almost 12 months ago at the first meeting of the newly-elected council. At that time, the Council authorised its […]
Continue ReadingAs representation reviews get underway for a number of councils around Victoria, one Mayor has expressed disappointment in the short notice and limited period for community input. Strathbogie Shire Mayor Laura Binks said her council had hoped the community would have longer to understand the process and provide feedback, and that an extension to the […]
Continue ReadingBunbury City Council will seek permission to retain a vacancy until elections in October this year, after the resignation this week of Cr Kris Plumb. Mr Plumb was a councillor for three years, and the council says it won’t be making any further comment out of respect for his privacy. Under the Western Australian local […]
Continue ReadingAlbury City Council has paid tribute to Australia’s longest serving female councillor, Patricia Gould, who has passed away, aged 87. Ms Gould served the Albury community for 42 years, from 1974 until retiring in 2016. She served multiple periods as mayor for a total of more than eight years. Patricia was awarded an OAM in […]
Continue ReadingLocal Government Association of the Northern Territory life member Kerry Moir has been awarded the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List for her service to local government and the community. Mrs Moir was a councillor with the City of Darwin from 1992-2012 and was a member of […]
Continue ReadingA meeting of Yarra Ranges Council was adjourned last night by the Mayor over concerns for the safety of councillors and staff. Mayor Jim Child said he felt he had no other course of action after a number of outbursts from a crowd of more than 100 agitators. Police were called to assist and ensure […]
Continue ReadingA countback has been conducted to fill an extraordinary vacancy on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in Seawinds Ward, after the resignation of Kerri McCafferty. After the countback procedure, Simon Brooks has been returned to the council. He served in Seawinds Ward from 2016 to 2020. Councillor-elect Brooks will be sworn in on 7th February.
Continue ReadingExpectations on regional WA councils to attract and retain GPs is becoming unrealistic, and impacting on the delivery of other Council services That’s the message from the West Australian Local Government Association, which is citing examples of packages up to $1M being offered by small shires to attract doctors to their communities. WALGA President Karen […]
Continue ReadingA new online system for planning applications in Northern Ireland has been described as “not fit for purpose” and “unacceptably poor”. The peak body for architects, the Royal Society of Ulster Architects, says serious issues have plagued the system since its launch in early December. It says it has received feedback from members that many […]
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Horsham Rural City Council has had his contract extended by four years. Sunil Bhalla joined the council in April 2018, and is now committed through 2027 following a council decision last night. Mayor Robyn Gulline has paid tribute to Mr Bhalla’s leadership through recent years, including steering the organisation through the COVID-19 […]
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