Grand Prix win, rate peg applications, and costly dump fires – ft Frank Wilkie #552

On your Wednesday edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. Read along […]

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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Acting CEO appointment extended

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has extended Acting CEO Mal Osborne’s contract through to late March, providing continuity while Chief Executive Andrew Brien remains on leave. In a separate development, Mr Brien has confirmed he won’t be seeking a contract extension when his current term expires in March 2027. Council says the early notice allows plenty […]

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Suspended, cleared, nominated and investigated – #551

On the Monday, 16th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]

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Misconduct, oversight, disruption and scrutiny – #550

In the Friday, 13th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]

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“Field of Dreams”, mooted merger, and mayor conduct breaches – #549

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the […]

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“Dismissive and out of touch”, IBAC complaint, and suspended CEO – #548

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along […]

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Data centre warning, CEOs depart, and councillors reprimanded – ft. Greg McDonald #546

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The General Manager of Upper Hunter Shire Council, Greg McDonald sets the record straight after misleading media reporting of the council’s financial position. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – […]

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