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The Goulburn Post has reported that Goulburn Mulwaree Council chief Aaron Johannson has resigned with immediate effect. The resignation has been triggered by an “untenable” relationship with Mayor Nina Dillon,. Mr Johansson resigned by phone on Friday and will serve out four week’s notice while on annual leave. He told the Post that multiple factors […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday 1st November, 2024: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find […]
Continue ReadingHere is a brief overview of the latest metropolitan council voting updates reported by media outlets. At Greater Dandenong, Ian Cook, the caterer who took on the council in court over the infamous ‘slug gate’ case, looks unlikely to win a seat on the council. He is reportedly well behind incumbent councillor Phillip Danh on […]
Continue ReadingA handful of progressive vote reports for some wards in regional councils are filtering through local media outlets. In Greater Shepparton, high profile incumbent mayor Shane Sali has captured more than 75% of first preference votes in Balaclava Ward and will be safely returned to the council, according to the Shepparton News ($). His nearest […]
Continue ReadingCounting has commenced for Victoria’s council elections, but the VEC is not publishing live updates. To get a sense of how various contests are shaping up, we must rely on media reports based on information from scrutineers inside the counting centres. The Age has launched its appropriately named “Slow Blog” in recognition of the fact […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 30th October: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday 28th October edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the announcement yesterday of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s John Baker as the new CEO of Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland comes news today of Brett Luxford’s resignation at Mitchell Shire Council. Mr Luxford has been with the council since August 2020 and was reappointed on a new four year contract last year. He announced today […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access […]
Continue ReadingA Council CEO is making a move from Victoria to Queensland, with news of the appointment of John Baker as the new chief of Sunshine Coast Council. Mr Baker has been CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria since 2018, and was reappointed on a new four year contract in June 2022. Sunshine Coast Mayor […]
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