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On the Friday, 24th October edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, an interim CEO’s views on new reforms set to shake up council meeting practices in NSW from next year. Mark Dupe from Berrigan Shire Council joins Chris on Roundup Extra. All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingFraser Coast Regional Council has appointed Mica Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over thirty years of local government leadership experience to the role. Ms Martin previously served as CEO at Cairns Regional Council, where she oversaw a $430M budget and secured significant infrastructure funding including $400M for water security. She left that […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingThe Crime and Corruption Commission announced today that it has finalised its investigation concerning the former Mayor of Townsville, Mr Troy Thompson, but its report has not yet been made available publicly. In a statement, it said: “The CCC recognises the important role that public reporting on our work plays in promoting transparency and accountability […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus on Roundup Extra, Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell on his ongoing dispute with the EPA over illegally dumped toxic waste, and why other councils should be concerned. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen […]
Continue ReadingNoosa Shire Council has revealed it was the victim of a sophisticated international fraud during the Christmas period, losing $1.9M to organised criminal gangs. CEO Larry Sengstock says the fraud was perpetrated by international criminals using advanced AI social engineering techniques – not through a cyber security breach of council systems. Importantly, no council data […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes Here […]
Continue ReadingFriday 10th October on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, a NSW town living in fear, and the local council’s call to the Premier for help – Chris talks to Anthony Doyle from Walgett Shire Council on Roundup Extra. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with […]
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