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Many of Greater Melbourne’s idyllic coastal suburbs are facing high inundation risks in the coming decades due to sea level rise and other factors, according to new research that has been received by the state government. The Age says bayside council leaders and other stakeholders have been briefed on the findings this week. It has […]
Continue ReadingA council bid to make Latrobe Regional Airport a centre for advanced air mobility will take a step forward this year. Trials of new technologies will look at the practical applications of drone technology in regional communities – including medical supply deliveries, powerline inspections and logistics. Latrobe Council is working with a partnership group that […]
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 ReadingConcerns have been raised about chaotic parking, overflowing bins and ‘backed up’ public toilets at Surf Coast tourism locations over the busy holiday period. The Herald Sun reported that some locals are concerned about how an increasing population is leading to overcrowding. Gail Gatt from Surf Coast Shire said bins were emptied twice daily during […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, A councillor to face court on drug charges;Senior executives on the way out at City of Melbourne, while former Geelong senior executives find new high level positions;Fringe groups gear up to stand candidates at local government elections this year;A Sydney council bans its councillors from […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Councils across the country in emergency response and recovery mode;More councils move citizenship ceremonies away from 26th January;A council library service hit by a cyber attack;The most complained about councils in NSW revealed;CEO recruitment news;and we can even help if you’re looking for a good […]
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 ReadingIn breaking news, Victoria’s Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has set the rate cap for councils for 2024-25 at 2.75%. The cap has been set in line with the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year and is a reduction of the cap of 3.5% that applies for the current financial year. In […]
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 […]
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