Australia's No. 1 podcast for local government news and views
The mayor of Penrith Council has reportedly withdrawn her support for an overseas study trip for councillors and staff, prior to it going to a council vote tonight. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a community backlash led to the Mayor, Tricia Hitchen, issuing a statement today announcing she would not support the trip, along […]
Continue ReadingLong term Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Sharon Griffiths has resigned her position and is stepping away from local government. Cr Griffiths said it was the right time to step away after more than a decade of involvement in the region’s political landscape. CEO Dr Clare Allen said she received the resignation on Friday, and thanked Cr […]
Continue ReadingGreater Sydney and the Central Coast will benefit from a state government investment of $41M to fast track critical infrastructure to support the construction of around 18,000 new homes. The funds support road upgrades at Waterloo, Box Hill and Ryde; improved pedestrian connectivity in Parramatta; and a new sporting complex on the Central Coast. The […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July, available in your podcast queue now: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to […]
Continue ReadingThe sixth annual International Rose Garden Festival Morwell has been launched by Latrobe City Council Mayor Kellie O’Callaghan today. The free community event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Gippsland in November, with 4,000 roses on display at the Morwell Rose Garden. Latrobe City Council The biennial Ephemera: Seaside Sculptures event returns to […]
Continue ReadingAs one long term councillor steps down at Penrith, a new councillor is sworn in at Shoalhaven. Gillian Boyd has joined Shoalhaven Council, after a countback to fill the vacancy created by Liza Butler’s resignation. Ms Butler was elected to state parliament in March this year. Meanwhile at Penrith City Council, Jim Aitken has resigned […]
Continue ReadingCity of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands has provided an update on the ongoing inquiry into mismanagement of funds from the council’s restricted reserves. In a statement, Mr Rylands said an action plan, developed with guidance from the Office of Local Government, has been shared with councillors, staff and the community outlining actions taken and underway. […]
Continue ReadingCampaspe Shire and Murray River Councils have released a joint statement emphatically denying that they are withdrawing support for visitor services for their regions. The statement follows media reports that Echuca Moama Tourism will close its Visitor Information Centre next month. The tourism body’s CEO reportedly linked the closure with a significant downturn in revenue, […]
Continue ReadingResidents of Kiama Municipal Council will be asked to decide whether future mayors of the municipality should be directly elected. The Council has decided to hold a referendum alongside next year’s elections, which are scheduled for September. It has deferred a decision on a proposal to reduce the number of councillors from nine to seven. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped – a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a […]
Continue Reading