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On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December: Plus more local government news from across 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 link for your podcast player […]
Continue ReadingIt has been a busy couple of weeks of senior executive news, with CEOs and GMs on the move across multiple states. This week, the CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council, Kerryn Ellis, announced her resignation after five years in the role. Ms Ellis joined the council in March 2020 during COVID lockdowns and led […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 4th December 2024: Plus former Glen Eira mayor Jim Magee joins Chris to talk about the recently released inquiry report and what it means for the future of the sector in Victoria. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd December: Also today, a major new report calls for a rethinking of how we are tackling the housing crisis in Australia. And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 29th November 2024: Plus a spotlight on innovation as we look at new AI project delivering vast improvements in efficiency and responsiveness. And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 27th November: Plus Fabian Dattner on why culture should be front and centre in the induction of incoming Councillors And more of the latest local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 26th November: Plus more news from around 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 link […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd November 2024: Plus more local government news from around 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 link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s Local Government Minister Ann Leahy has confirmed the suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson for 12 months on full pay. The suspension comes six months after the Crime and Corruption Commission launched a probe into whether Thompson inflated his military, business, and education credentials during his election campaign. Mr Thompson initially resisted calls to step down […]
Continue ReadingStephen Dunshea, a 40-year veteran of local government, has been appointed as the interim CEO of Snowy Monaro Regional Council following David Hogan’s resignation in October 2024. Mr Dunshea brings extensive experience from leadership roles in various NSW councils, including guiding Shoalhaven City Council through multiple natural disasters and implementing growth strategies. The interim appointment allows the […]
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