Northern Territory • Local Government News Roundup

New Episode: Councils stand in support of Israel, a council fined and another facing intervention, #268

October 11, 2023October 14, 2023LG News Roundup

On today’s Local Government News Roundup, Councils across the country respond to the devastating events in the Middle East;Local residents score a win at VCAT over Ballarat council without legal representation;A new economic and tourism framework announced for Mildura;West Wimmera Shire gets a new councillor;Questions asked about councils’ use of Roundup;A NSW Council fined after pleading […]

New Episode: “Turning the ridiculous into the embarrassing and absurd,” #261

September 20, 2023September 23, 2023LG News Roundup

On the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame; Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week; A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events; The challenges faced by […]

New Episode: An abrupt end, fines withdrawn and a defiant council, #260

September 16, 2023September 20, 2023LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup for 16th September 2023: A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers; A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality; The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider […]

New Episode: Perceptions of corruption, myth busting, and the end of an “horrific” situation, #257

September 6, 2023September 9, 2023LG News Roundup

On the midweek Roundup for 6th September, available now on your podcast player (links here) Moira Shire’s CEO resigns, a former CEO departs Greater Geelong, and Hindmarsh makes a CEO appointment; A councillor ordered to apologise for social media posts found to be in breach of the councillor code of conduct; Most Victorian Councillors think […]

New Episode: Phones seized, appeal withdrawn, and corrupt conduct found, #256

September 2, 2023September 6, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd September 2023, Councillors’ phones seized in an IBAC investigation; Hume Council explains why it withdrew an appeal in a councillor conduct matter; New short stay regulations a step closer in the city of Melbourne; Three former NSW councillors found to have engaged in corrupt conduct; 5G critics […]

New Episode: Aggressive behaviour, red tape and confusion, and a murder charge, #254

August 26, 2023August 30, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Roundup today: More councils call for an end to aggressive behaviour toward council staff; Councils defend their record on housing development approvals; An inquiry hears about confusion and bureaucratic red tape in the wake of last year’s major floods; A Gold Coast councillor remains in office for the moment despite being charged with […]

New Episode: Court rules on arbiter’s reasons, a GM’s termination stayed, and an ‘evil and despicable’ act, #253

August 23, 2023August 26, 2023LG News Roundup

On the midweek update for 23rd August 2023, A court rules that an arbiter provided inadequate reasons for a finding of councillor misconduct; Rural Councils welcome new disaster recovery funding arrangements; A regional mayor appeals for direct government communication, rather than by media; A council’s general manager terminated one day, reinstated the next; More Sydney […]

New Episode: Stripping planning powers, an apology, and overseas trips canned, #244

July 26, 2023July 29, 2023LG News Roundup

On the midweek update from the Roundup for 26th July 2023, A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils; Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations; A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters; A council […]

NT: Council CEO terminated over alcohol allegations – report

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023LG News Roundup

In the NT, West Arnhem Regional Council has terminated its CEO’s employment contract after allegations emerged that he and other staff had taken alcohol into a dry community. Mayor Matthew Ryan has confirmed that Paul Hockings was removed from his position at a special meeting of the Council, and appointed governance and risk advisor Jessie […]

Blocking Sandon, banning things, and a CEO stood down, #243

July 22, 2023July 26, 2023LG News Roundup

Today on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July, available in your podcast queue now: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to […]