QLD: Bundaberg CEO resigns

Steve Johnston has resigned from his position as CEO of Bundaberg Regional Council. The resignation was accepted by the council during a special meeting held on Tuesday, according to the Courier Mail. New Mayor Helen Blackburn led the motion to accept Johnston’s resignation, and said it ” paves the way” for a more effective operation […]

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“Asbestos contamination spreads, and a ‘serious and ongoing deficit’ (#320)

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this […]

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CEO arrivals, departures and extension, and a national government over-reach (#319)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]

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A surprise resignation, no prosecution, and a most cantankerous council (#319)

On episode 319 of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]

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New Episode: A CEO resigns, a mayor concedes, and Sally Capp to step down (#317)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]

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New Episode: Walkout halts Council meeting, and a new inquiry into local government sustainability (#315)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 22nd March 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service […]

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New Episode: A CEO sacked, and a community’s concerns expressed (#314)

On episode 314 of the Local Government News Roundup now available: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory […]

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New Episode: New controls over green wedge, and a “disappointing and arrogant” decision (#313)

On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]

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