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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus alarming new statistics from across the globe about the abuse and threats faced by councillors. The Local Government News Roundup is 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 […]
Continue ReadingTasmania’s Minister for Local Government Nic Street is stepping down from ministerial duties for mental health reasons. ABC News has reported that Mr Street will remain in Parliament as the Member for Franklin. In addition to local government, Mr Street held the Finance, and Sport and Events portfolios. The announcement comes just days after deputy […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news, and on Roundup Extra, the new free resource for councils and communities to help prepare for power outages during extreme weather events. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory […]
Continue ReadingHeading the news on the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is 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. Subscribe here for back catalogue, […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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