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Former Hobsons Bay Mayor suspended: Former mayor of Hobsons Bay Peter Hemphill has been suspended for one month after an arbiter determined that he engaged in misconduct. Star Weekly Failure to vote notices: Queensland’s Electoral Commission has issued apparent failure to vote notices to 35,000 people after the March council elections. ABC News Referenda on […]
Continue ReadingCouncillor suspended: Moonee Valley councillor Samantha Byrne has been suspended for 14 days after an arbiter found she had breached three standards of conduct. Moonee Valley City Council Call for hoarder help: Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken has called for legislative change to help councils deal with hoarder houses, after the sale of a […]
Continue ReadingVic council election nominations open: Nominations have opened for October elections at 78 of Victoria’s 79 councils. Prospective candidates have until 12 noon on Tuesday 17th September to nominate, with ballot draws to be revealed on Wednesday 18th September. Victorian Electoral Commission Redland CEO resigns: Redland City Council CEO Andrew Chesterman has resigned after seven […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool election proceeds: Liverpool City Council’s election will happen next week as scheduled, and a public inquiry will proceed. In announcing the latest development, the council’s acting CEO Jason Breton described it as a double win for residents and ratepayers. Liverpool City Council Baw Baw rescissions motions to wait: Two rescission motions lodged after Baw […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool appeals: Liverpool Council is seeking to stop the state government from deferring its election and appointing an administrator through an eleventh hour appeal, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Dangerous dogs in Hume: A Hume City councillor will seek an immediate review of the council’s responses to reports of dangerous dogs, after an alleged […]
Continue ReadingBrimbank threat on road maintenance: Brimbank Council will reportedly terminate its road maintenance agreement with the state government, after the department declined to increase its financial contribution. Brimbank Star Weekly Council “cancer” building cleared: A Liverpool City Council building has been ruled out as the site of a cancer cluster, despite concerns over five workers […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 26th August 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 recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 23rd August 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 recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 21st August 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 recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 19th August: 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 recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
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