Local Government News Roundup

A surprise change in local government minister in Victoria is part of a portfolio reshuffle announced this week. Also today: the local government inspectorate withdraws an application to have a councillor stood down; concerns raised about the culture at the City of Melbourne; more councillors declare a run at state parliament; and 30 new additions […]

Yarra’s municipal monitor to remain in place for an additional three months. That development leads this edition of the Local Government News Roundup. Also today: a councillor to donate her allowance to local charities; a contentious social housing proposal voted down in Greater Shepparton; a CEO reappointed, while another is appointed and then unappointed in […]

Today on the Local Government News Roundup:A new mayor in Greater Geelong, and a new chair of Regional Cities Victoria;new mandatory reporting requirements on the euthanisation of animals in Victorian shelters; a countback scheduled to fill a vacancy on Greater Shepparton Council; a mayor calls for an end to facial recognition surveillance of shoppers; and […]

Internal council culture and councillor conduct at Gold Coast City Council is  making news this week. Also today: a councillor resigns at Adelaide alleging a corrosive and unpleasant work environment; a hefty rates increase announced for owners of short stay properties in Brisbane; and a Victorian council repeats a call for an upgrade to the […]

A crisis of confidence as a rift emerges between Greater Geelong and the State Government, and MAV accuses the state government of taking a cheap shot at the sector. Those developments lead this edition of the Local Government News Roundup. Also today: a new mayor at Greater Shepparton; Moyne appoints its new CEO, while another […]

New legislation announced to tighten councils’ financial hardship arrangements… That story heads the Roundup for the 8th June 2022. Also today: the Hanging Rock East Paddock sale to proceed after an unsuccessful rescission motion; a regional mayor steps down to clear the way for a run at State parliament; a Queensland boundary battle gets more […]

A controversial CBD bike lane rollout on hold in Melbourne. Also today: a new CEO appointed at Wodonga Council; the state opposition leader receives mixed reviews after a whistle stop tour around Victoria; two councils at loggerheads over a proposed boundary change in Queensland; and Perth City Council under fire for a decision on a […]

Today on the Roundup, a rescission motion puts a contentious land sale decision on hold at Macedon Ranges; councils held back from rolling out FOGO services due to lack of processing capacity; Greater Geelong mayor returns to the job amid fears of increased politicisation of the council; a new federal local government minister announced; and […]

Today on the Roundup:A fight over public access through a school site leads to deliberately provocative action by residents as a gate comes down.. twice!A rural city to exit aged and disability services; building surveyor and planner shortages impacting rural Victorian councils; rubbish piling up on the streets of Sydney; former councillors under investigation by […]

Today on the Roundup, Darebin Council reaches a compromise position on public use of a local golf course; CEO level developments at three Victorian councils; a surprise move to introduce compulsory voting at Tasmanian council elections; and the sector sets expectations as it welcomes a change of federal government. Links to come. The Local Government […]