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The 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 ReadingA new councillor has been elected to Glen Eira City Council, following the passing last year of Cr David Zyngier. Jane Karslake is the successful candidate to take the position in Camden Ward after a countback of votes from the October 2020 general election. Former Yass Valley mayor Rowena Abbey OAM has been appointed chair […]
Continue ReadingIn this update from the Roundup, the announcement of the Victorian councils’ rate cap for next year and some of the reaction; and reports the NSW councillor code of conduct framework is set to be scrapped and replaced ahead of next year’s local government elections. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by […]
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 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 ReadingOn the podcast today for 9th December 2023:A Wyndham councillor set for suspension after a serious misconduct finding;Greater Geelong’s new executive team sends ripples through three councils and a peak body;Glenelg finally fills its two vacant councillor positions;A council meeting gets fiery over calls for a suspended mayor to resign;Conduct complaint findings against more councillors, […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Local Government News Roundup is available now, recorded 6th December 2023. Our top story today: Strathbogie Shire Council has been suspended, with an administrator to oversee its governance functions until the next election. Also today: The Chair Administrator’s term extended at Moira; A by-election set for Greater Dandenong; A mayor […]
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 […]
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