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Greater Geelong City Council CEO Ali Wastie and two other female council officers have taken court action to seek personal safety intervention orders against a property owner after he sent them abusive and threatening messages. The Geelong Advertiser has reported on the court session on Monday, which heard that Mr John Verikios’ behaviour was in […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 368 of the Local Government News Roundup for 29th 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 recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday 26th July edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]
Continue ReadingMornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted to open briefing sessions to the public online, and to provide more information about briefing topics in advance of Council decisions. The decision follows a review of the council’s Public Transparency Policy, which was referred to a citizen’s panel and subject to community consultation. The proposal to amend a […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 24th 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 22nd 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 19th 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the 17th July 2024 edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus in Roundup Extra, Chris speaks with Fabian Dattner and Zoe Dattner from the Dattner Group about their recent local government event, “The Wisdom of the Crowd” and their big succession planning news. Plus more of the latest news from around the world […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus Councils warn of dire consequences from a government water buy-back plan. Chris Eddy speaks with the CEO of Murray River Council, Terry Dodds PSM about his council’s concerns over the government’s approach to the issue. Plus more of the latest news from around the world […]
Continue ReadingTributes 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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