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The Local Government Inspectorate has found a significant improvement in governance and culture at Yarriambiack Shire Council since a 2019 investigation report. The investigation focussed on allegations that community assets and resources had either not been properly managed or were used for the benefit of individuals. It found significant issues including a lack of accountability, […]
Continue ReadingA report from the ABC has raised concerns about nepotism in recruitment practices at Greater Geelong City Council. The claims of “soft corruption” follow the recent appointment of municipal monitors over concerns from the local government inspectorate about the transparency and integrity of the council’s CEO recruitment process. Senior officer numbers at the council are […]
Continue ReadingThe former mayor of Mildura Rural City, Councillor Jason Modica, has been suspended for a two month period after a conduct panel found he had engaged in serious misconduct. The finding relates to a failure to declare a conflict of interest on three occasions during 2021, with regard to a planning application for the use […]
Continue ReadingThe peak body for Australia’s growth councils has welcomed news of $750M in federal funding for priority local road and community infrastructure projects. The National Growth Areas Alliance represents the fast growing outer urban councils around Australia, which are home to 5.3M people and growing nearly three times as fast as the rest of the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s back to back Gold for Frankston City, which has taken out the Best Street Art Tour award for the second year running with the popular Frankston City Street Art Tours. The award winning guided tour takes people through Frankston streets and lanes, past dozens of murals by local, national and international artists. The 90 […]
Continue ReadingThe South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, has released a statement today confirming the likelihood that 46 council members will lose their positions for failing to lodge campaign returns. Mr Malinauskas said he had met today with the Electoral Commissioner, who confirmed that in addition to receiving advice on 12 occasions, the elected members had received […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, the fallout continues from South Australia’s campaign donation return debacle; digging for dinosaurs in Gippsland; a CEO takes personal leave while another resigns; a $5B call for emergency road funding; and a clown applies for a CEO’s job. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by […]
Continue ReadingCEO of Queenscliffe Borough Council, Martin Gill, has taken extended personal leave for health reasons. Manager Planning and Community Safety Tim Crawford has stepped into the CEO role on an acting basis while the council explores interim CEO options until Martin’s return. We wish Martin the best for a speedy recovery. Read more.
Continue ReadingSouth Australia’s Burnside Council has revealed one of its councillors has been caught up in the donation return crisis. The council has announced that Ted Jennings is no longer a council member as of Friday 10th February, pending a potential appeal to SACAT. In a statement, the council said the position will remain vacant while […]
Continue ReadingBlue Mountains City Council wants animal glue traps banned in NSW, as they are in Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania. The Blue Mountains Gazette has reported Mayor Mark Greenhill’s comments at a recent council meeting that the traps are cruel and unnecessary and cause great harm to native species. The council has voted unanimously to […]
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