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In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillors nationwide unite on electric vehicle advocacy; a Victorian MP wants administrators appointed to Greater Geelong Council; more council projects impacted as a major construction company goes into voluntary administration; Sydney councils join forces to tackle the affordable housing shortage; Penrith’s new General Manager announced; a […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, aVictorian Mayor considering a landmark defamation case against Chat GPT; CEO news from Victoria and Western Australia; redundancies proposed due to budget pressures at Greater Geelong; double duty for some NSW councillors elected to State Parliament; a WA council draws criticism from the Local Government Minister; a NSW […]
Continue ReadingMosman Council has formally decided to ban the use of the controversial Tik Tok app on Council-issued devices. It has reportedly become the first council in NSW to take action against the app, following similar decisions at the federal and state level in recent days. The ban comes into effect with the adoption of a […]
Continue ReadingThe latest from the Local Government News Roundup, including: A call for an increase to the pensioner rates rebate; The new Victorian Mayoral Advisory Panel revealed; A Queensland council’s systems taken offline due to a ransomware attack; CEO movements in Western Australia; Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters;and much more news from around the world […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: VCAT rules on the validity of the 2020 Moreland Council election of Milad El-Hilabi; The Horsham Municipal Monitor’s report released; A Sydney councillor resigns over lack of parental leave entitlements; A new CEO announced for the City of Parramatta; And the mayor and CEO relationship […]
Continue ReadingFormer Georges River and Ryde council general manager Gail Connolly has been announced as the new CEO of the City of Parramatta. The appointment of Ms Connolly, who was awarded a Public Service Medal earlier this year, was announced by Lord Mayor Donna Davis after an extensive national search. In addition to leading Georges River […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: An updated scorecard on governance issues at West Wimmera Shire; A new councillor elected at Mornington Peninsula Shire; General Manager movements from Tasmania and New South Wales; An innovative circular economy project at the City of Casey explained; Local government reforms pass a major milestone in Western Australia; […]
Continue ReadingGeorges River Council in NSW has announced the appointment of David Tuxford as its new General Manager. Mr Tuxford has been acting General Manager since May last year, after the resignation of Gail Connolly from the position. He was previously general manager at Kyogle Council. His appointment is for a five year term. More here. […]
Continue ReadingOn today’s Local Government News Roundup:A council calls on the state government to strengthen anti-discrimination laws, after disturbing weekend events; Strathbogie Shire Council says it will no longer deliver school crossing supervision; The WA council called on to sort out its ongoing governance issues or face intervention; Some SA councils accused of failing to do […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today, Moira Shire’s new administrator starts work; a cyber security incident at a southwest Victorian council; big plans announced for the South Melbourne Town Hall; the MAV’s CEO moves on; a tragic incident claims the life of a council worker in Queensland; a US Court rules to protect the […]
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