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The Roundup is back with the latest news from across the world of local government. In this episode for 9th October 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingDouglas Shire Council has appointed its new CEO. Scott Osman, recently interim CEO at Paroo Shire, will take up the role later in the month, relieving acting CEO Paul Hoye who will return to his role as Manager of Environment and Planning. Mr Osman has 15 years of local government experience in Queensland, particularly in […]
Continue ReadingA message from Chris Eddy, host of the Local Government News Roundup: Regrettably, your intrepid podcaster has lost his voice! This unfortunate development has delayed the return of the Local Government News Roundup podcast. In recent days, I’ve been planning a bumper catchup episode which I had hoped to bring you by now. While I […]
Continue ReadingQueensland Premier Steven Miles is reported to be considering issuing a show cause notice about a potential suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson. The Townsville Bulletin and ABC News have reported that Mr Miles was discussing the matter with Cabinet today, after receiving legal advice on options to force the issue, as calls for Mr […]
Continue ReadingSouthern Downs CEO sacked: Southern Downs Regional Council has terminated the employment of CEO Dave Burges while he was on long service leave. The Council decision on Wednesday was not unanimous. Steve Johnston will continue as acting CEO during a recruitment process. Warwick Today Neimann heads to Horsham: Horsham Rural City Council has appointed former […]
Continue ReadingFormer 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 […]
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