VIC: Vale Cr Rod Fyffe OAM

Tributes have flowed in honour of Cr Rod Fyffe OAM, who has passed away at 75 after 38 years of dedicated service as a councillor. The City of Greater Bendigo councillor served as Mayor four times and Deputy Mayor twice, and was highly regarded for his commitment to the community, environmental preservation, heritage buildings, the […]

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Another monitor, league tables, and the rising tide of abuse (#361)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 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, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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VIC: Monitor for Colac Otway Shire

The State Government has appointed a municipal monitor to Colac Otway Shire Council. Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced on Wednesday that Christine Ferguson will support good governance processes and practices at the council from Friday 12th July through the 31st January next year. The appointment was recommended to the Minister by the Chief Municipal […]

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A Fair Work Commission showdown, a shambolic process, and a controversial artwork removed (#360)

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 10th July 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, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for […]

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Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and an AI trial (#359)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 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, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit […]

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Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation (#358)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 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, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an integrity referral (#357)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 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, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a warning on buses (#356)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 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, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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