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Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan has confirmed his candidacy for the seat of Wakehurst at the upcoming NSW state election. Cr Regan has been mayor of Northern Beaches since 2016, and was previously mayor of the former Warringah Council. He has told the Manly Observer that if elected, he would step down as Mayor but […]
Continue ReadingThe former general manager of Georges River Council, Gail Connolly, has been awarded the Public Service Medal in this year’s Australia Day Honours. The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reports that Ms Connolly was acknowledged for outstanding public service to local government, noting in particular her management of the amalgamation of Georges River Council. […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer update from the Roundup:Two monitors to be appointed to oversee Greater Geelong’s CEO hiring process;Corangamite Shire appoints an interim CEO;Another countback for Colac Otway Shire due to a councillor resignation;a former Council CEO posthumously awarded an Order of Australia Medal; and more of this week’s local government happenings from around the country. […]
Continue ReadingThe General Manager of Upper Lachlan Shire Council in NSW has resigned her position and will finish in early March. Colleen Worthy has held the position since January 2020. Ms Worthy said she has made the decision to prioritise her personal family commitments. The council’s director of environment and planning Alex Waldron will be acting […]
Continue ReadingAustralian councils are being challenged to do more locally to reduce emissions, rather than using international projects to offset carbon emissions. The Guardian reports on research that has found the majority of rainforest offset credits are likely “phantom credits” and do not represent genuine carbon reductions. At least fifteen councils across Australia are believed to […]
Continue ReadingNorthern Beaches Council has said it will decline an offer to take planning authority responsibility for a development proposal at Lizard Rock in Belrose over concerns about the destruction of natural bushland. Mayor Michael Regan said the proposal from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council does not demonstrate strategic or site-specific merit. The Council has […]
Continue ReadingMurray River Council is urging its local community to take protective measures after Murray Valley encephalitis was detected in routine mosquito trapping. The council’s arbovirus surveillance program tests mosquito populations in the region for a range of diseases, especially since recent flooding has led to an increase in mosquito numbers. People in the area are […]
Continue ReadingA Queensland council is offering fully serviced plots of land at auction with a reserve price of $9. Flinders Shire Council is hoping the initiative will help increase the local population, which currently counts at 1,521 people. MSN.com reports that the deal also includes housing grants of $5,000 to eligible applicants. The shire, about 4 […]
Continue ReadingNew mobile collection service for recyclables will soon be up and running in Wingecarribee Shire. The Community Recycling Collection trailer will collect from each of the shire’s villages on at least one day every week. The initiative is a response to resident feedback about difficulties with travelling to, or transporting materials to, the shire’s central […]
Continue ReadingWalcha Council in NSW will be looking for a new General Manager later this year, after accepting the resignation of current GM Barry Omundson this week. Mr Omundson will finish at the Council on 24th March, and has advised that he is relocating to Tasmania for family reasons. The Council has appointed its current Director […]
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