Council turmoil, serial pest suspended, and controversial new council leadership, #449

On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]

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NSW: New Narrabri GM announced

Narrabri Shire Council has appointed Eloise Chaplain as its new General Manager following her successful tenure as Interim General Manager since August 2024 and previous role as Director Infrastructure Delivery. Ms Chaplain brings a strong background in engineering and finance, with over eight years in the mining sector and academic qualifications from the University of Queensland and University […]

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NSW: Breton appointed Liverpool CEO

Jason Breton, who grew up in Liverpool’s tough neighborhoods and rose through the ranks of NSW Police to Detective Chief Inspector before transitioning to the private sector, has been appointed as Liverpool City Council‘s CEO following a unanimous council vote. His appointment follows a successful 12-month tenure as Acting CEO and comes with a vision […]

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NSW: Expert to review Leeton Shire finances

Leeton Shire Council has engaged Professor Joseph Drew from the University of Newcastle to conduct an independent and comprehensive review of its financial position, with his visit scheduled for April 14-17. If the review indicates financial viability concerns, a second stage would involve community consultation and potentially an application for a special rate variation through IPART. Professor Drew, […]

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NSW: MidCoast Councillor retires due to ill health

MidCoast Council Councillor Dheera Smith has announced her retirement due to serious health concerns. Councillor Smith, who was re-elected just seven months ago, has been recognized as a passionate advocate for environmental and social issues during her tenure since 2021. Mayor Claire Pontin praised Councillor Smith’s service, highlighting her “unwavering dedication, passion, and integrity” in […]

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