Northern Territory • Local Government News Roundup

A Fair Work Commission showdown, a shambolic process, and a controversial artwork removed (#360)

July 10, 2024July 12, 2024LG News Roundup

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 10th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for […]

A backdown, a “land grab” and a pigeon problem (#354)

June 26, 2024June 28, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 26th June 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

Suspended, dismayed, dismissed and ejected (#352)

June 21, 2024June 24, 2024LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 21 June 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]

NT: Barkly Council dismissed

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024LG News Roundup

The entire Barkly Regional Council has been dismissed following an investigation into bullying, inadequate oversight, and potential breaches of the law. The Morley report, a 616-page document, found that the elected members did not understand their roles, failed to seek information before making decisions, and did not manage conflicts of interest properly. The report criticised […]

QLD/NT: CEO appointments

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024LG News Roundup

CEO-level appointments and announcements have recently been made at councils in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Sunshine Coast Council has appointed Debra Robinson as its interim CEO. Ms Robinson has previously served as the Council’s Group Executive for Customer and Planning Services and as Director Major Projects and Strategic Property, and says that she will […]

Mayor refuses to resign, councillor refuses to comply (#344)

June 3, 2024June 5, 2024LG News Roundup

Headlining the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]

Funding call, CEO news, and AI in focus (#339)

May 22, 2024May 24, 2024LG News Roundup

Episode #339 of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 22nd May 2024 includes: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this episode […]

Budget fails, book ban overturned, and a name change dispute (#337)

May 17, 2024May 20, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 17th May 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for […]

Project delays, waste issues, and another demerger? (#332)

May 6, 2024May 8, 2024LG News Roundup

On episode #332 of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice; and from Ventia, making infrastructure work sustainably for our […]

Darebin monitored again, conduct reforms, and a corrupt conduct finding (#330)

May 1, 2024May 3, 2024LG News Roundup

On episode #330 of the Local Government News Roundup available now: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the […]