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The Roundup is back with the latest news from across the world of local government. In this episode for 9th October 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingA message from Chris Eddy, host of the Local Government News Roundup: Regrettably, your intrepid podcaster has lost his voice! This unfortunate development has delayed the return of the Local Government News Roundup podcast. In recent days, I’ve been planning a bumper catchup episode which I had hoped to bring you by now. While I […]
Continue ReadingNew GM for Burnie: Burnie City Council has appointed Shane Crawford as its new General Manager, to succeed the retiring Simon Overland. Mr Crawford has been GM of Waratah-Wynyard Council for nearly seven years. Burnie City Council New ALGA President: Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected as President of the Australian Local Government Association. […]
Continue ReadingDarebin appoints interim CEO: Experienced Council CEO Michael Tudball is stepping in at Darebin City Council as interim CEO, replacing recently departed CEO Peter Smith. Darebin City Council Unley reverses course on Australia Day: South Australia’s City of Unley Council will restore a citizenship ceremony and awards to January 26, reversing an earlier decision to […]
Continue ReadingHume councillors call for attendance rule change: Eight of Hume City Council’s eleven councillors have asked the government to introduce new rules to prevent serial non-attendance in person at council meetings. The Age Council and newspaper reach agreement: Colac Otway Shire Council and the Colac Herald say they will work to reset a constructive working […]
Continue ReadingVic council election nominations open: Nominations have opened for October elections at 78 of Victoria’s 79 councils. Prospective candidates have until 12 noon on Tuesday 17th September to nominate, with ballot draws to be revealed on Wednesday 18th September. Victorian Electoral Commission Redland CEO resigns: Redland City Council CEO Andrew Chesterman has resigned after seven […]
Continue ReadingMurrindindi welcomes flood findings: Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from a Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 floods. It has highlighted seven recommendations that align with its ongoing advocacy following the unprecedented event. Murrindindi Shire Council Freight terminal abandoned: A freight rail terminal proposed for Little River has been abandoned, after a […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 26th August 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 23rd August 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 21st August 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
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