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On 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 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 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 ReadingThe City of Melville has appointed its current director of community development, Gail Bowman, to the position of chief executive officer. Ms Bowman will be the city’s first female CEO and take over in late November when Marten Tieleman finishes his five year term at Melville. Mayor George Gear welcomed and congratulated Ms Bowman on […]
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 ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd September 2023, Councillors’ phones seized in an IBAC investigation; Hume Council explains why it withdrew an appeal in a councillor conduct matter; New short stay regulations a step closer in the city of Melbourne; Three former NSW councillors found to have engaged in corrupt conduct; 5G critics […]
Continue ReadingCity of Nedlands CEO Bill Parker has been announced as the new chief for the City of Wanneroo this week. The 20 year local government veteran has worked across metropolitan and regional Western Australia, and will take up the Wanneroo role in early December. Current CEO Daniel Simms is vacating the role after 21 years […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today: More councils call for an end to aggressive behaviour toward council staff; Councils defend their record on housing development approvals; An inquiry hears about confusion and bureaucratic red tape in the wake of last year’s major floods; A Gold Coast councillor remains in office for the moment despite being charged with […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update for 19th August 2023, Case dismissed – a win for Yarra Ranges and the sector in the Supreme Court; Councils looking to name and shame over illegal tree removals; Serious misconduct allegations dismissed at Benalla council; A call for respect for parking officers facing escalating public abuse; A deputy mayor removed […]
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