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Here are the stories that featured in the International Spotlight segment of episode #76 of the Local Government News Roundup. In the UK, councils will be forced to take on responsibility for the care of unaccompanied asylum seeker children arriving via the English Channel. The BBC reports more than 100 children are living in hotels […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup… Yarra names an Acting CEO; two Victorian councils come out winners in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards; results from the latest mayoral elections in Victoria; Gold Coast City Council announces who will be its next CEO; and a new local government minister in South Australia. Plus lots […]
Continue ReadingHere are the stories that featured in the International Spotlight segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup. In the UK, recent events at Maldon District Council have led to the publication of an open letter, signed by 25 councillors, and the launch of a campaign to stamp out hate crime. Elected […]
Continue ReadingHere are the stories that made the national roundup segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup. The new CEO for Queensland’s fastest growing city has finally been announced, after weeks of speculation. Sonia Cooper, the acting CEO of Ipswich City Council since April, has been appointed to continue in the role. […]
Continue ReadingHere are the stories that made the Victorian roundup segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup. Wodonga Council CEO Mark Dixon resigned this week, and will leave the organisation after nearly three years in the role. Mr Dixon is leaving the sector to take up a CEO role with an international […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… A CEO resigns in Victoria, another is appointed in Qld, while a council sends another onto extended leave; a by election set for to fill a Yarra Ranges vacancy; Bendigo introduces a 24 hour cat curfew; and all the latest mayoral election results from Victoria. Just some of what’s ahead on […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek edition of the Roundup… a countback scheduled for Moira Shire; a council director named on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women; the latest mayoral election results from Victoria; NSW councils recognised for environmental achievements; and an ambitious waste management plan launched for South East Queensland. Just some of what’s ahead on the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… a controversial proposed ban on dogs and toy vehicles in Port Fairy will not proceed; a new affordable housing program bears fruit for Bayside Council; results from 12 more mayoral elections in Victoria; CEO movements in Queensland; an historic land transfer in NSW; and keep listening for a special offer for […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… a fresh start for South Gippsland Shire as election results are declared; the latest mayoral election results from around Victoria; Queensland’s planning minister considers calling in a controversial coal fired power station; and Tasmania’s local government minister releases the scope of a sector wide review program. Just some of what’s ahead […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… a new member of State Parliament creates a Councillor vacancy at Yarra Ranges; the South Gippsland Shire monitor has been appointed; mayoral election results from Victoria – and one from New South Wales; a Sydney council loses its light rail service; and a councillor calls out abuse against elected reps and […]
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