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The Rural City of Wangaratta has appointed Matt Nelson as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting April 13th. Matt brings over 25 years of government experience, most recently serving as Acting Land Coordinator General of Victoria. He’s worked extensively in the region, including on projects like Ride High Country and Prosecco Road. Mayor Irene Grant […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday, 20th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]
Continue ReadingMornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh has confirmed that he has formally applied for Liberal Party pre-selection, ahead of the upcoming by-election in the state seat of Nepean. The seat has been vacated due to the retirement from politics of Sam Groth, the party’s former deputy leader. Despite having previously ruled out running for parliament, […]
Continue ReadingOn your Wednesday edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. Read along […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday, 16th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]
Continue ReadingSouthern Grampians Shire Councillor Katrina Rainsford has been suspended for one month, effective February 11th. Mayor Dennis Heslin said an independent arbiter has found Ms Rainsford engaged in misconduct, breaching the Councillor Code of Conduct on six separate occasions between May and July last year. The application for arbitration was made by the Mayor and […]
Continue ReadingIn the Friday, 13th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe Council has announced Jane Grover as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Grover brings extensive leadership experience from both public and private sectors, including her previous role as CEO of the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. Mayor Donnie Grigau says she’s well-suited to lead the small coastal council through its current challenges. […]
Continue ReadingGreater Bendigo councillor Owen Cosgriff has been found to have engaged in misconduct after allegedly slamming his fist on a table and storming out of a meeting. Arbiter Noel Harvey also found that an email and meeting comments about staff constituted misconduct, in that they were disrespectful and contributed to an unsafe and uncomfortable working […]
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