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On the January 19 edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Frankston’s mayor takes leave of absence, as a former mayor makes a return;A major landfill to close in northern Melbourne;Concerns raised about threats to the world heritage status of the Blue Mountains;A resident’s call for council compensation over a road detour;Drones deployed to tackle mosquito […]
Continue ReadingThe Tasmanian Electoral Commission has announced a by-election to be conducted by postal ballot to fill a vacancy on the King Island Council. This follows the absence of Councillor Sarina Laidler from 3 consecutive council meetings. As Councillor Laidler was one of 8 candidates elected unopposed in October 2022, a recount of ballot papers to […]
Continue ReadingOn this all-new summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Concerns about overcrowding of holiday spots on the Surf Coast;A new councillor elected at Melbourne’s Glen Eira Council;While a sitting councillor has passed away in New South Wales;A former mayor makes an election pledge to get rid of ‘welcome to country’ and smoking ceremonies;A Queensland […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup summer edition, a brief look at some of the stories making news around the sector, and then I’m joined by a special guest to look at a unique multi-council project that was recognised with a top award at the recent Premier’s Sustainability Awards in Victoria. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 16th December 2023,A councillor injured after a council meeting in Melbourne turns violent;A new CEO for Bass Coast, and a sudden departure for an Adelaide CEO;Baw Baw Council cleared of wrongdoing after an independent investigation;A Sydney mayor dismissed and barred from civic office for five years;Calls for a […]
Continue ReadingCity of Adelaide CEO Clare Mockler has resigned from her position and will finish at the end of business today, 13th December. Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith said Ms Mockler was leaving for family reasons, and was heading to the UK to support her elderly mother. Ms Mockler has been with the city for over 20 […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Roundup,A new councillor for Maroondah and a resignation at Frankston;The final mayoral election for the year has been conducted;New anti-corruption measures to be trialled at a Melbourne council;A bombshell announcement in South Australia with two councillors declared invalidly elected;A NSW council’s shock decision to sack its general manager;A Queensland […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup,Glenelg Shire finally fills one of two councillor vacancies;A new CEO announced for Greater Shepparton;Mayoral election results from Nillumbik and Darebin as election season nears its conclusion;Councils mobilise to deal with flooding from the week’s wild weather;A Sydney council stops work on a demerger proposal;Councils court controversy […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Election woes continue for two councils, with failed mayoral elections and countbacks this week;Councillors at Brimbank claim the working environment is unsafe;Flags at half-mast after the death of a current councillor;The latest mayoral election results;Ryde City Council makes a decision on its expensive hole in the […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup, A mayor reacts to disgraceful scenes at a local community protest;Yarra City Council votes to extend a trial of 30kph speed limits;A council resigns its role as a waterway manager over cost-shifting concerns;A four-day working week trial commences at Mitchell Shire;A new councillor elected, a by-election underway, and lots of mayoral election […]
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