Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour, #410

On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024: and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the […]

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Councils unite, corrupt conduct finding, and “collective failings”, #408

On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]

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QLD: Townsville Mayor suspended

Queensland’s Local Government Minister Ann Leahy has confirmed the suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson for 12 months on full pay. The suspension comes six months after the Crime and Corruption Commission launched a probe into whether Thompson inflated his military, business, and education credentials during his election campaign. Mr Thompson initially resisted calls to step down […]

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