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Central Darling Shire Council has appointed John Sevil as its new General Manager. Mr Sevil brings over 30 years of senior executive experience in finance, governance, and strategic planning. He holds an MBA and has previously worked at Narromine Shire Council and Norfolk Island Regional Council. The new General Manager will commence duties on March […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Newcastle‘s Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge has resigned immediately, citing health reasons as he battles side-effects from recent cancer treatment. The resignation triggers a by-election for a new Lord Mayor, expected in mid-April. Deputy Lord Mayor Charlotte McCabe will assume the role until then. Mr Kerridge had returned early from treatment to resume […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the news, and find story links from […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: The General Manager of Upper Hunter Shire Council, Greg McDonald sets the record straight after misleading media reporting of the council’s financial position. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Follow the Local Government News Roundup newsfeeds on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:iceigfwtgnrhmjzhw4xk47ba/lists/3m6uxv6nxko2q The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool Deputy Mayor resignsKalgoorlie-Boulder appoints acting CEOReport: Upper Hunter Council considering service and job cutsMelbourne Lord Mayor proposing new vandalism policy Liverpool Council‘s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Dr Betty Green, has resigned from her position mid-term due to health reasons. She plans to pursue academic research on women’s experiences in local government while reflecting on her […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Also today – Jonathon Marsden, a former Mayor and two term councillor at Hobsons Bay, joins Chris for a chat as part of the Summer Series. Follow the Local Government News Roundup […]
Continue Reading*This page updatesWhittlesea by-election date setNew Deputy GM for Narrandera Shire CouncilEx Council worker charged with fraudExternal candidate appointed acting CEO of Kalgoorlie-Boulder CouncilWyndham calls out spate of online racismBaw Baw extends Acting CEO appointmentUpdate due on Albury CEOSecret recordings trigger Cairns governance crisis A by-election to fill a vacancy on Whittlesea City Council has […]
Continue Reading*This page updatesNew Directorate formed at Fraser Coast CouncilMerger proposal lacked evidence base: Glenorchy CouncilLaunceston offers reward for return of stolen sculptureNew Councillor for Clarence ValleyAdelaide bikeway plan revivedByron Shire apologises for rates errorLaunceston poised to make history with permanent 4 day working weekAsbestos discovery closes Shoalhaven Council chambersShire of Yilgarn vacancies Fraser Coast Regional […]
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