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On the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian State Government has released its awaited housing statement, and announced a new affordability partnership with the housing industry. The statement sets a target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade, and outlines five focus areas to tackle housing supply. They are described as: Councils will be most interested in the detail of […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame; Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week; A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events; The challenges faced by […]
Continue ReadingBayside City Council has moved to clarify that it is not proposing to change the date of Australia Day. The council is due to consider a recommendation from its Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Group at its council meeting tonight which, if adopted, would see it advocate for the Federal Government to consider an alternative date […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup for 16th September 2023: A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers; A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality; The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek update for 13th September 2023, A top rating television program pulls out of Hepburn Shire… for now; A Maroondah councillor resigns, citing workload pressures and a lack of diversity on councils; Merri-bek set to vote on the removal of bike lanes after a challenging trial; A second vote on the sacking of […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup weekend edition, for the 9th September 2023: The Victorian state opposition on a collision course with the government over plans to strip councils of planning powers; A new council alliance launched; A peak body responds to the concerns of a metropolitan mayor; Proposed new water legislation rings alarm […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek Roundup for 6th September, available now on your podcast player (links here) Moira Shire’s CEO resigns, a former CEO departs Greater Geelong, and Hindmarsh makes a CEO appointment; A councillor ordered to apologise for social media posts found to be in breach of the councillor code of conduct; Most Victorian Councillors think […]
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Moira Shire Council, Clare Keenan, has reportedly resigned her position with immediate effect. The Shepparton News reported the development today, with confirmation from the Council’s Chair of Administrators John Tanner. Ms Keenan has been on leave since March when a Commission of Inquiry report was released , resulting in the dismissal of […]
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