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On the Roundup for 29th January 2024, A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT;State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor;Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours;NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges;A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP quits to run for Council;A UK […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup,First Nations events cancelled in Greater Geelong this Australia Day;A Council CEO takes leave after a tragic personal loss;Council parking costs and fines in the media spotlight;A Sydney council demanding answers from its mayor and CEO;Queensland councils on alert for yet another wild weather event;Water supply slowing returning in […]
Continue ReadingThe Roundup is back with another selection of local government news stories, including: A former council executive loses a VCAT appeal against a council planning decision;A big boost in council funding for a major regional sporting event;A disappointing act of vandalism called out in Greater Shepparton;NSW councils coming together to discuss potential demergers, despite a […]
Continue ReadingOn the January 19 edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Frankston’s mayor takes leave of absence, as a former mayor makes a return;A major landfill to close in northern Melbourne;Concerns raised about threats to the world heritage status of the Blue Mountains;A resident’s call for council compensation over a road detour;Drones deployed to tackle mosquito […]
Continue ReadingCairns Regional Council will make another attempt to appoint a Division 4 councillor this afternoon (18/1/24) after a previous attempt in December did not proceed due to conflict of interest issues. The Cairns Post reports that the council’s CEO has received ministerial advice that will allow all councillors to participate in a vote. Reports indicate […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 17th January 2024,A new councillor elected at Frankston;A mayor speaks out about media reporting of Australia Day citizenship ceremonies;The City of Melbourne ordered to hand over documents;Anger over the removal of a flag from a councillor’s office at the City of Sydney;Contamination scares with the discovery of asbestos […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of the Local Government News Roundup, a popular local mayor selected for a Federal by-election contest;Disappointment in a Supreme Court ruling on a controversial powerline project;Cost blowouts behind the rejection of major project tenders in Newcastle;A merger of two Tasmanian councils openly considered by their mayors;A councillor in a conduct breach for mimicking […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Roundup, Melbourne bayside councils briefing on alarming sea level rise research;Calls for the Lord Mayor to pause the Melbourne Greenline project;A mayor hits out at fake news reports on Australia Day ceremonies;Fears for the future of the Gold Coast sporting economy as more fire ant nests are found;and a […]
Continue ReadingA council bid to make Latrobe Regional Airport a centre for advanced air mobility will take a step forward this year. Trials of new technologies will look at the practical applications of drone technology in regional communities – including medical supply deliveries, powerline inspections and logistics. Latrobe Council is working with a partnership group that […]
Continue ReadingOn this all-new summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Concerns about overcrowding of holiday spots on the Surf Coast;A new councillor elected at Melbourne’s Glen Eira Council;While a sitting councillor has passed away in New South Wales;A former mayor makes an election pledge to get rid of ‘welcome to country’ and smoking ceremonies;A Queensland […]
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