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Damage to the Gympie Civic Centre from weather events in 2022 has been discovered to be worse than originally thought, and the centre will not reopen this year. In a statement, Gympie Regional Council says moisture has been drawn in through an air conditioning intake under the building, “spreading dangerous mould spores to all corners […]
Continue ReadingThe former general manager of Georges River Council, Gail Connolly, has been awarded the Public Service Medal in this year’s Australia Day Honours. The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reports that Ms Connolly was acknowledged for outstanding public service to local government, noting in particular her management of the amalgamation of Georges River Council. […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer update from the Roundup:Two monitors to be appointed to oversee Greater Geelong’s CEO hiring process;Corangamite Shire appoints an interim CEO;Another countback for Colac Otway Shire due to a councillor resignation;a former Council CEO posthumously awarded an Order of Australia Medal; and more of this week’s local government happenings from around the country. […]
Continue ReadingA Merri-bek Council 26th January event was targeted by protestors, described by its mayor as ‘racist extremists’. The council’s mourning ceremony on Thursday morning was attended by around 70 members before a disruption by the protest group. Mayor Angelica Panopoulos said the ceremony honouring the First Nations community continued, and that the city’s resolve to […]
Continue ReadingColac Otway Shire Council will have its second countback for the year, after Cr Jamie Bell resigned this week to focus on work commitments outside the shire. Mr Bell was elected in 2020. Mayor Chris Potter thanked him for his contribution, and said it was understood that his work commitments have grown to the point […]
Continue ReadingFormer Victorian council CEO David Turnbull has been posthumously awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to local government. David left a strong legacy in the sector over 40 years, including 21 years as CEO and director at the City of Whittlesea, and four years as CEO at Mitchell Shire Council before his death […]
Continue ReadingA city council in the US state of Ohio has been collecting more municipal income tax than authorised for the last 15 years. Rittman taxpayers have received a letter from the city revealing that they have been charged tax at the rate of 1.5%, instead of the authorised rate of 1%. The issue dates back […]
Continue ReadingThe General Manager of Upper Lachlan Shire Council in NSW has resigned her position and will finish in early March. Colleen Worthy has held the position since January 2020. Ms Worthy said she has made the decision to prioritise her personal family commitments. The council’s director of environment and planning Alex Waldron will be acting […]
Continue ReadingFormer Southern Grampians CEO Michael Tudball is returning to the sector as interim CEO at Corangamite Shire. The council last night appointed Mr Tudball to lead the council until a permanent CEO is selected. Since leaving Southern Grampians in 2021, Mr Tudball has been a regional director with Regional Roads Victoria. He takes up the […]
Continue ReadingThis year’s National General Assembly of Local Government will be held in Canberra from 13 – 15 June. The Australian Local Government Association announced the dates for the assembly this week, with the theme of “Our Communities, Our Future”. ALGA said it is working closely with the Federal Government towards incorporating the return of the […]
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