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Yass Valley Council has announced the appointment of experienced administrator Gayleen Burley as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Burley, who brings extensive experience from roles across northern NSW including Glen Innes-Severn and Port Macquarie-Hastings councils, will take up the position in mid-April on a five-year contract. Mayor Jasmin Jones says the council was particularly […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Chris is joined by Alice Jeffcott from Market Creations Agency to talk about how they are helping councils across Western Australia and beyond meet new obligations for live streaming and public registers. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 and priority access to special bonus episodes […]
Continue ReadingOrange City Council will begin the search for a new CEO next month, after David Waddell announced that he won’t seek to renew his contract when it expires in August. Mr. Waddell, who’s led the council’s executive team since 2019, made the announcement at last night’s council meeting. The 60-year-old chief executive says he’s looking […]
Continue ReadingIn the 5th March, 2025 edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 and priority access to […]
Continue ReadingStacy Williams has been appointed as the new CEO of Murray River Council. Ms Williams is currently the Director of Healthy Communities and Environments at the City of Greater Bendigo, and has 19 years of local government experience including previous roles at the Shires of Gannawarra and Campaspe. She is an Echuca-Moama local who also […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 and priority access to special bonus […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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, […]
Continue ReadingIn the Wednesday, 26th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingGreater Hume Council‘s General Manager Evelyn Arnold has announced her resignation, with plans to return to New Zealand for new career opportunities. During her tenure, Ms Arnold spearheaded several key community projects, including the redevelopment of Culcairn’s Business District and the establishment of new recreational facilities in Holbrook and Burrumbuttock. Speaking about her departure, Ms […]
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