SA: Adelaide councillors removed from office

Per ABC News, Four Adelaide City councillors have been removed from their positions after a judge declared the 2022 Central Ward election result void due to illegal practices. The ruling comes after an investigation into unauthorised collection of ballot papers from apartment buildings. The decision affects all four elected members of the Central Ward, including Jing Li, who […]

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Council Briefs: West Arnhem, Adelaide, NSW Councils

West Arnhem Regional Council has appointed Katharine Clare Murray as its new CEO, bringing her extensive experience in Indigenous leadership to the role starting April 28, 2025. Ms Murray aims to focus on community-led outcomes, economic sustainability, and building strong partnerships while replacing Andrew Walsh, whose tenure strengthened community connections. Per NT News —- A dispute over […]

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E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions, #443

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 24th March 2025: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]

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Casey’s law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos”, #442

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here […]

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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first, #441

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. 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 is […]

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Shock document leak, showdown looms, and an “improper and unlawful” action, #440

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back […]

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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan, #439

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. 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 […]

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Meeting forced online, spending reviews, and a planning ultimatum, #438

In the Wednesday, 12th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Liz Joldeski from Mainstreet Australia on the link between place making and community safety. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for […]

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