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On the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Roundup is now available, bringing you some of the latest local government news stories for 2nd August 2023, including: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Queensland’s South Burnett Regional Council, Cr Brett Otto, has taken extended leave due to a health issue. The Council’s CEO Mark Pitt advised today that Deputy Mayor Gavin Jones will act as Mayor during Cr Otto’s absence. In a statement, the Council said it would not be making any further comment and […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s Aurukun Shire Council has terminated the employment of its CEO Kate Rosier less than three months after she took up the position. Cape York Weekly reported that the council resolved last week to remove her from the role while she was still in her probation period. The council said it would not be providing […]
Continue ReadingFormer deputy mayor of Fraser Coast Regional Council has announced he will step down as a councillor from 9th August. Darren Everard announced his resignation at a council meeting today. He said it is now time to focus on other pursuits and skill sets, having served as a councillor since 2012. As there is less […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 29th July 2023, The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance; A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped; A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct; Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire; A Tasmanian council on the […]
Continue ReadingIsaac Regional Council has appointed Ken Gouldthorp as its interim Chief Executive Officer for a period of 12 months. Mr Gouldthorp recently served as interim CEO at Snowy Valleys Council, is a former general manager at Newcastle City Council, and has previous experience in central Queensland with roles at Mackay and Emerald. He’ll take up […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Roundup for 26th July 2023, A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils; Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations; A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters; A council […]
Continue ReadingThe mayor of Queensland’s Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council, Jason Ned, has passed away from a heart attack. The Courier Mail reports that Cr Ned, 47, was at home on his property and experienced chest pains. Paramedics attended but he could not be revived. Cr Ned, a former rodeo champion and stockman, was serving his third […]
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 […]
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