New Episode: Controversial motions, implied threats, and a bulldozer! #275

On the Roundup for 8th November,Melbourne councils grappling with a response to the Israel-Hamas war;The cost of municipal monitors at Geelong in the media spotlight;A former council candidate among the victims of a tragic incident in Daylesford;The latest Mayoral election results from Victorian councils;A Sydney CEO accuses the state audit office of making implied threats […]

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New Episode: “A councillor exodus, the prayer dropped, and a new CEO announced”, #272

On the Roundup today, 25th October 2023, A councillor exodus continues at two Victorian councils;A council drops the prayer from its meetings for legal reasons – will others follow?Greater Bendigo appoints its new CEO;A Victorian council bucks the trend on aged care service delivery;Sydney councils court controversy over their stance on conflict in the Middle East;A […]

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New Episode: A council suspended, housing news and, please no Angry Birds while the mayor is speaking, #270

In the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup for 18th October 2023:A Northern Territory council suspended due to serious conduct deficiencies;IBAC’s new commissioner announced;A mayor takes leave of absence;A new rural housing action plan launched;The dog responsible for a fatal attack in Tasmania confirmed to be unregistered;The NSW government accused of targeting councils […]

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New Episode: A councillor in court, bin anarchy, and 16 year old mayors, #269

On the Local Government News Roundup for 14th October 2023, fears a major highway development will divide a community;A councillor taken to court over a fire prevention order;Moira Shire commences the search for a new CEO and brings in an interim; plus more news from the regions;Interstate we have councillors stepping down, speculation about a CEO’s […]

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New Episode: A councillor suspended, disintegration concerns, and a ‘dog’ of a mayor, #265

The latest episode of the Roundup for 30th September 2023 is now online, featuring: A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as […]

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New Episode: A Premier resigns, a short stay cap approved, and a mayor to fight conduct findings, #264

On the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]

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SA: Adelaide Hills resilience award

Adelaide Hills Council’s Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience project has been awarded the Resilient Australia Local Government award for building community resilience to disasters. The project supports communities in preparing for bushfires and other emergencies, drawing from past experiences in the Adelaide Hills district. It focuses on a community-led approach and enhancement of local capacity […]

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New Episode: Planning reforms, a GM sacked, and a misconduct finding, #262

On the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]

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