QLD • Local Government News Roundup

New Episode: Councils stand in support of Israel, a council fined and another facing intervention, #268

October 11, 2023October 14, 2023LG News Roundup

On today’s Local Government News Roundup, Councils across the country respond to the devastating events in the Middle East;Local residents score a win at VCAT over Ballarat council without legal representation;A new economic and tourism framework announced for Mildura;West Wimmera Shire gets a new councillor;Questions asked about councils’ use of Roundup;A NSW Council fined after pleading […]

Councils stand with Israel

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023LG News Roundup

updated 10th October, 7.32pm This week’s shocking events in Israel and Gaza have prompted an outpouring of support and grief from councils across Australia. Here is a roundup of the latest reaction. Glen Eira (Victoria) The Glen Eira City Council area in Melbourne is regarded as the city’s cultural home of the Jewish community. The […]

New Episode: An historic joint council meeting, and an ‘unrealistic’ state plan, #267

October 7, 2023October 11, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023: An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;A council considers closing its child care centres;Another Victorian councillor resigns;A call […]

New Episode: A councillor suspended, disintegration concerns, and a ‘dog’ of a mayor, #265

September 30, 2023October 4, 2023LG News Roundup

The latest episode of the Roundup for 30th September 2023 is now online, featuring: A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as […]

New Episode: A Premier resigns, a short stay cap approved, and a mayor to fight conduct findings, #264

September 27, 2023September 30, 2023LG News Roundup

On the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]

QLD: Another Brisbane councillor to step aside

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023LG News Roundup

More change is assured around the Brisbane City Council chamber next year, with yet another councillor announcing they’ll be stepping down ahead of elections in March. Cr James Mackay said he will not contest the election due to the effects of long COVID. Cr Mackay is reportedly the fifth councillor to bow in this term, […]

New Episode: Planning reforms, a GM sacked, and a misconduct finding, #262

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023LG News Roundup

On the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]

New Episode: “Turning the ridiculous into the embarrassing and absurd,” #261

September 20, 2023September 23, 2023LG News Roundup

On the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame; Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week; A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events; The challenges faced by […]

New Episode: An abrupt end, fines withdrawn and a defiant council, #260

September 16, 2023September 20, 2023LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup for 16th September 2023: A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers; A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality; The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider […]

New Episode: The Block pulls out of Hepburn, councillors in the news, and GM’s sacking still up in the air, #259

September 13, 2023September 16, 2023LG News Roundup

In the midweek update for 13th September 2023, A top rating television program pulls out of Hepburn Shire… for now; A Maroondah councillor resigns, citing workload pressures and a lack of diversity on councils; Merri-bek set to vote on the removal of bike lanes after a challenging trial; A second vote on the sacking of […]