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South Burnett Regional Council issued an alert this week after it appeared a hacker had compromised a Council email account. An email to thousands to residents and businesses that appeared to come from the executive assistant to the Mayor contained an apparent phishing attack. The Council warned the email posed a threat to the computer […]
Continue ReadingLongreach Regional Council has appointed its new CEO. Brett Walsh, who has been acting in the role since October, has been confirmed in the role on an ongoing basis. Mayor Tony Rayner said the panel was impressed with the way Mr Walsh has been leading the organisation.Mr Walsh previously held senior roles at Barcaldine Regional […]
Continue ReadingDamage to the Gympie Civic Centre from weather events in 2022 has been discovered to be worse than originally thought, and the centre will not reopen this year. In a statement, Gympie Regional Council says moisture has been drawn in through an air conditioning intake under the building, “spreading dangerous mould spores to all corners […]
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 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 […]
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