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On your midweek Roundup for 16th August 2023, More detail emerges of government plans for planning reforms; Knox to scale back kindergarten provision, while another council considers its position; A council’s massive legal bills revealed in a fight to stop a proposed quarry project; The council meeting suspended after the mayor collapses; A local health […]
Continue ReadingStrathbogie Shire Council will push for a reinvestment of Commonwealth Games funds into road and bridge projects in rural and regional shires. The council will vote on a recommended advocacy position at tonight’s Council meeting. Mayor Laura Binks said she understands and supports the value of sporting facilities, but that communities need safe roads to […]
Continue ReadingA local newspaper has revealed the extent of Mitchell Shire Council’s spend on legal fees for its fight against a proposed quarry near Wallan. The North Central Review says documents obtained under FOI by quarry operator Conundrum Holdings show legal bills of $1.3M between 2016 and 2022, with the bulk of those costs incurred last […]
Continue ReadingNorthern Grampians Shire Council has passed a motion of no confidence in healthcare provider Grampians Health. The motion was put forward by Cr Rob Haswell, citing a lack of improvement in health services since the amalgamation of Stawell Regional Health and Grampians Health in 2021. The council expressed gratitude to the staff and front-line workers […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the weekend update from the Roundup, available to listen now: An ‘absurd’ bidding war between a council and the state government; A court win for Merri-bek council and its community; School crossing supervisors back on the job in Strathbogie; New councillors set to take office at five councils; A councillor censured by […]
Continue ReadingThe new name for the planned Geelong Convention and Event Centre has been announced. The centre, due for completion in 2026, will be known as Nyaal Banyul, a name gifted by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. The name means ‘open your eyes to the hills’ celebrating the landscapes of Wadawurrung Country. Victorian Government
Continue ReadingIt’s been a big week for countbacks in Victoria. There’s a new councillor at Glenelg Shire Council, after a second countback was required to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former mayor Anita Rank. The successful candidate in the first countback did not return the required written declaration of eligibility. After the second […]
Continue ReadingMerri-Bek council has won a Supreme Court case brought against it by a local community organisation. The case relates to the use of former council land at Montfort Park in Brunswick, which was sold to Dar Alawda Community Centre in 2004 on condition that the basketball court remain accessible to the community. The council says […]
Continue ReadingA former councillor is tipped to return to the council table at Greater Geelong, following the resignation of Stephanie Asher. A report from Bay 93.9 reveals that the fourth placed candidate at the 2020 election, Cory Wolverton, has moved out of the region and is no longer eligible to be elected. The next placed candidate […]
Continue ReadingThe search for a new chief executive officer at Greater Bendigo is underway. The council will advertise the position this weekend and expects the process to be highly competitive. Current CEO Craig Niemann is stepping down in December after 16 years in the role, and 40 years in local government. It’s understood Mr Neimann will […]
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