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The 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 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 ReadingThe Daily Telegraph has reported on anger at the City of Sydney after staff confiscated a city flag from a councillor’s office. The council plans to review the flag and other symbols used by the city, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore having declared the Sydney flag problematic. It is understood concerns include a lack of […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingA serving councillor has passed away at Bland Shire in NSW. Mayor Brian Monaghan has advised the community of the death of Cr Bruce Baker on the weekend. Cr Baker was first elected in 2016 and was returned at the 2021 elections with an increased first preference vote. In paying tribute to Cr Baker, the […]
Continue ReadingA new councillor has been elected to Glen Eira City Council, following the passing last year of Cr David Zyngier. Jane Karslake is the successful candidate to take the position in Camden Ward after a countback of votes from the October 2020 general election. Former Yass Valley mayor Rowena Abbey OAM has been appointed chair […]
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