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Australian 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 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 $5,000 to eligible applicants. The shire, about 4 […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s Murweh Shire Council has appointed Sabine Taylor as its new chief executive officer. The appointment will take effect on 20th February. Sabine takes over from Neil Polglase who is retiring after 8 years as CEO. Prior to that, he served on the Council for almost 22 years. Ms Taylor brings leadership experience in local […]
Continue ReadingCr Nigel Hutton is stepping down from Livingstone Shire Council at the end of March after 9 years as a councillor, including two years as deputy mayor. Mayor Andy Ireland has paid tribute to Cr Hutton for his “significant contribution to the Livingstone community”, describing him as a strong force within the Council chamber. As […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s peak body for councils has renewed calls for protected speech laws for the state’s councillors. According to the Western Star ($), the renewed push from LGAQ CEO Alison Smith follows a legal threat to a Maranoa Regional Councillor Cameron O’Neil over comments made in a council meeting. Cr O’Neil was speaking in opposition to […]
Continue ReadingA by-election at Longreach Regional Council has been set for Saturday 11th February. A vacancy on the council has arisen due to the resignation in November of Tony Martin. Mr Martin was previously CEO of the Qantas Founders Outback Museum in Longreach, a position he resigned last June with plans to pursue new opportunities. The […]
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Moreton Bay Regional Council, Greg Chemello, has resigned and will finish in May. Mr Chemello has held the role for three years, and says he is transitioning to a better work/life balance after 40 years of full time employment. A nation-wide recruitment process will commence shortly. Read more about Mr Chemello’s announcement […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer update from the Local Government News Roundup:Work begins to replace dangerous cladding on a Council owned building;Flood damage to Gannawarra’s assets estimated at $50M;LGNSW takes a stand against new government planning proposals;A council to develop a policy on fur and leather on Council property;The Hills Shire responses to impropriety inquiry;Safer wombat […]
Continue ReadingA 19 yo University of Sunshine Coast student has been appointed as an inaugural member of a UNESCO international think tank. Ella Woodbourne has been recognised for her work with the Sunshine Coast Biosphere community reference group, and the transitional community advisory group following the official designation as a UNESCO Biosphere. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark […]
Continue ReadingA second robbery in recent months at Livingstone Shire Council’s Yeppoon depot has resulted in two vehicles being stolen. A ute and a truck were taken in the latest burglary, after three council utes were stolen last November. The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin reports that the two vehicles stolen last week have now been recovered, and […]
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