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Former Hobsons Bay Mayor suspended: Former mayor of Hobsons Bay Peter Hemphill has been suspended for one month after an arbiter determined that he engaged in misconduct. Star Weekly Failure to vote notices: Queensland’s Electoral Commission has issued apparent failure to vote notices to 35,000 people after the March council elections. ABC News Referenda on […]
Continue ReadingNillumbik Councillor resigns: Nillumbik Shire councillor Richard Stockman has resigned from the council, effective immediately. With elections due next month, the position will remain vacant. Nillumbik Shire Council Port Hedland CEO moving on: Carl Askew has resigned as CEO of Town of Port Hedland Council after nearly five years. He will remain until the end […]
Continue ReadingIn what has been described as a bombshell resignation, Professor Kerrie Freeman is leaving her position in the South Australian health system to become the new CEO of Brisbane City Council. The Adelaide Advertiser reported that SA Health “is reeling” from the news, and scrambling to launch an immediate search for her replacement. The appointment […]
Continue ReadingVic council election nominations open: Nominations have opened for October elections at 78 of Victoria’s 79 councils. Prospective candidates have until 12 noon on Tuesday 17th September to nominate, with ballot draws to be revealed on Wednesday 18th September. Victorian Electoral Commission Redland CEO resigns: Redland City Council CEO Andrew Chesterman has resigned after seven […]
Continue ReadingMurrindindi welcomes flood findings: Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from a Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 floods. It has highlighted seven recommendations that align with its ongoing advocacy following the unprecedented event. Murrindindi Shire Council Freight terminal abandoned: A freight rail terminal proposed for Little River has been abandoned, after a […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool election proceeds: Liverpool City Council’s election will happen next week as scheduled, and a public inquiry will proceed. In announcing the latest development, the council’s acting CEO Jason Breton described it as a double win for residents and ratepayers. Liverpool City Council Baw Baw rescissions motions to wait: Two rescission motions lodged after Baw […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool appeals: Liverpool Council is seeking to stop the state government from deferring its election and appointing an administrator through an eleventh hour appeal, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Dangerous dogs in Hume: A Hume City councillor will seek an immediate review of the council’s responses to reports of dangerous dogs, after an alleged […]
Continue ReadingBrimbank threat on road maintenance: Brimbank Council will reportedly terminate its road maintenance agreement with the state government, after the department declined to increase its financial contribution. Brimbank Star Weekly Council “cancer” building cleared: A Liverpool City Council building has been ruled out as the site of a cancer cluster, despite concerns over five workers […]
Continue ReadingDarwin Councillor ban extended: Former Darwin City Councillor Amye Un is banned from entering council buildings for a further 12 months. NT News Sunshine Coast scraps e-scooter trial: Sunshine Coast Council votes to end hire scheme. 60 per cent of survey respondents were in favour of ending the 18 month trial. ABC News Ipswich Councillor […]
Continue ReadingCasey, Merri-bek, Ballarat chosen for SEC Pilot: The State Electricity Commission (SEC) is launching a consumer pilot in three Victorian local government areas. The pilot is rolling out in the City of Casey and City of Merri-bek initially, with the City of Ballarat joining next month. The three local government areas will be the first […]
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