Local Government News Roundup

Local Government News Roundup, 31st August 2022 Coming up in this edition: a Melbourne council considering its future as a kindergarten service provider; Victorian councils called on to do more about protection against second-hand smoke; another Queensland councillor charged with drink driving; and a long awaited review of the NSW rate peg confirmed. Listen to […]

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, a peak body’s call for consistency in flood mapping in Victoria; senior executive news and new mayors elected; a NSW council demerger gets the go-ahead; and a former Council CEO jailed for 2 years. Plus much more from a busy week in local government news, brought […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 26th August NSW’s Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council will be demerged. Local Government minister Wendy Tuckerman announced this week that the demerger would proceed in line with the next general elections in September 2024, with next steps and transitional arrangements to be announced in due course. […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 25th August There’s a new Mayor at Hawkesbury City Council in Sydney’s north-west. Cr Sarah McMahon was elected by her colleagues yesterday, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation  for personal reasons earlier this month of Cr Patrick Conolly. Mayor McMahon will serve […]

On the Roundup today:Controversial new governance rules passed in Yarra City; excitement over a potential new train station in Melbourne’s west; bin service changes at some Melbourne councils in the news; a NSW council’s financial troubles in the spotlight; and Devonport doubles down on a proposed council amalgamation. And why are all of Victoria’s councils […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 23rd August The City of Melbourne is reportedly considering a plan to expand the number of smoke-free zones in the city. A report in today’s Age says that the current number of 13 outdoor areas with smoking bans could be expanded to include entry […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 22nd August Moonee Valley City Council’s ‘Western Gateway Station’ campaign appears about to bear fruit, with reports over the weekend that the government will include an additional train station at Keilor East as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link project. The council has […]

On the Local Government News Roundup today: A series of conduct complaints against a former Frankston mayor have been dismissed; Port Phillip decides against selling three early years centres; a coastal bid for the Commonwealth Games marathon; a move to get the conversation going again on constitutional recognition for local government; and much more from […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 19th August Port Phillip City Council has decided against selling three community-run early years education and care centres, subject to the finalisation of funding arrangements with the State Government. The council acknowledged the significant community interest in the future of the centres, and will […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 18th August. The Federal Leader of the Nationals is calling for reforms to the Federation system in the wake of the pandemic experience. David Littleproud says constitutional recognition of local government is key to removing duplication and more efficient service delivery, and he has […]