WA: Local Government Election Results 2023

City of Albany: Results Declared: Greg Stocks elected mayor; four councillors elected from 11 candidates. City of Armadale: Result declared Ruth Butterfield elected mayor; seven ward councillors elected. Shire of Ashburton: Result declared: Audra Smith elected Shire President; four ward councillors elected. Augusta-Margaret River: Result declared: Julia Meldrum elected Shire President; three councillors elected from […]

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New Episode: “Resignations, double duty, and ‘extreme and nasty’ signage” #271

On the Local Government News Roundup for 21st October 2023:A Victorian council deputy mayor and CEO resign in the same week;A disappointing reaction to a new regional hospital plan;An executive restructure unveiled at Greater Geelong;Election day looms in Western Australia, as a mayor makes an all or nothing play for re-election;A shire office closed while […]

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New Episode: A council suspended, housing news and, please no Angry Birds while the mayor is speaking, #270

In the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup for 18th October 2023:A Northern Territory council suspended due to serious conduct deficiencies;IBAC’s new commissioner announced;A mayor takes leave of absence;A new rural housing action plan launched;The dog responsible for a fatal attack in Tasmania confirmed to be unregistered;The NSW government accused of targeting councils […]

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New Episode: A councillor in court, bin anarchy, and 16 year old mayors, #269

On the Local Government News Roundup for 14th October 2023, fears a major highway development will divide a community;A councillor taken to court over a fire prevention order;Moira Shire commences the search for a new CEO and brings in an interim; plus more news from the regions;Interstate we have councillors stepping down, speculation about a CEO’s […]

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New Episode: Protests, tension, resignations and a ‘fraudulent shadow government’ #266

On the Local Government News Roundup for 4th October 2023, the new Premier announces a cabinet reshuffle, with little change for local government;The councillor refusing to vote in the Voice referendum;Residents protest a council land sale;Councils band together to tackle housing needs;A council de-merger looks to be back on track after a six month delay;A Tasmanian […]

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New Episode: A councillor suspended, disintegration concerns, and a ‘dog’ of a mayor, #265

The latest episode of the Roundup for 30th September 2023 is now online, featuring: A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as […]

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New Episode: A Premier resigns, a short stay cap approved, and a mayor to fight conduct findings, #264

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; […]

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