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Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 19th August Port Phillip City Council has decided against selling three community-run early years education and care centres, subject to the finalisation of funding arrangements with the State Government. The council acknowledged the significant community interest in the future of the centres, and will […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 18th August. The Federal Leader of the Nationals is calling for reforms to the Federation system in the wake of the pandemic experience. David Littleproud says constitutional recognition of local government is key to removing duplication and more efficient service delivery, and he has […]

Today on the Local Government News RoundupA new mayor elected at Northern Grampians after the passing of the former mayor;The new ED of Local Government Victoria announced;Councils campaign for the state to take over funding of school crossing supervisors;A notorious Tasmanian councillor suspended for three months;Election results from NSW, and a mayoral election still too […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 16th August Northern Grampians Shire Council has elected Cr Murray Emerson to serve out the current mayoral term following the passing of late mayor Cr Tony Driscoll earlier this month. Cr Emerson has previously served four terms as mayor and he will hold the […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 15th August. Whitsunday Regional Council’s mayoral election is too close to call, according to the Courier Mail, which says Cr Mike Brunker is in the lead with two others in contention. 66.6 percent of the vote has been counted, and observers expect the result […]

In episode 150 of the Local Government News Roundup:Councils react after the Suburban Rail Loop East gets the green light from the government;The impact of councils exiting aged care services in the news;Victorian councils join the push for non-resident owners to help with the housing crisis;The councillor suing her own council;It was the week when […]

Here are some of the stories we’re following at the Roundup for 12th August. Kingston City Council has responded to the release of the Suburban Rail Loop EES findings, noting wins and losses from its advocacy efforts. While welcoming a commitment to the provision of replacement open space and mitigation measures to reduce impact on […]

Here are some of the latest stories making news today in local government. The Mayor of Monash City Council has responded to the release of the Suburban Rail Loop East ministerial assessment. Cr Stuart James said he is disappointed with the lack of commitment for the lowering of Glen Waverley Station to create an interconnected […]

On the Roundup today:Remembering two former Wodonga civic leaders who have passed away;More councillors throwing their hat in the ring for State Parliament;The results of a boundary change survey are in, but is there a clear winner?A former senator confirms a run at Lord Mayor of Adelaide;And 1 in 3 Tasmanian Mayors are calling it […]