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On the Roundup today… the Melbourne council looking to medicinal cannibis for an alternative revenue stream; Kingston Council announces the appointment of its new CEO; A Western Australian council sacks its CEO; and the Sydney mayors finally get their meeting with the NSW premier. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is […]
Continue ReadingKingston City Council has appointed experienced local government executive Peter Bean as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1st November. Mr Bean has been General Manager Corporate Services at Melton City Council for the past 11 years. He will take over from Tim Tamlin, who has been Interim CEO at Kingston since March this year, […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… municipal monitors for two Victorian Councils; calls for a more localised vaccination approach in areas with low take up rates; a massive infrastructure program announced for Queensland; and vandals targeting QR codes at Melbourne playgrounds. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian State Government has made two announcements this week relating the appointment of municipal monitors in the state. Janet Dore has been appointed as monitor at Strathbogie Shire to help improve governance practices and to help Councillors understand their roles and responsibilities under the Local Government Act. More here. A monitor will be appointed […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today…bold new investment attraction plan launched by Melton City Council; senior appointments and mayoral updates from two states; East Gippsland calls for urgent action from the Premier; and Mayor reacts strongly to the removal of a Council’s flags under cover of darkness. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… sector leading gender gap measures introduced at a Victorian Council; a public inquiry announced into a NSW council; pilot councils named for Victoria’s e-scooter trial; the start of a 24 hour cat curfew deferred; and a de-amalgamation proposal to be put to voters. Just some of the stories ahead on the […]
Continue ReadingAs heard on the Roundup (episode 52): The State Government has purchased a former Victoria University site in Maidstone, with plans to use it for a state of the art tram maintenance and stabling facility for 100 new Next Generation Trams. Maribyrnong City Council has welcomed the purchase. Read more here. Melton City Council CEO […]
Continue ReadingPerhaps more so than ever before, the culture of the local government sector across the country is under the microscope. With Council elections coming up in two states before the end of this year, and a wide ranging cultural review under way in Victoria, the Roundup takes a closer look at efforts to draw a […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… Victoria’s Local Government minister to take leave for health reasons; two mayors challenge each others’ communities to a vaccination race; Sydney mayors rejected by the NSW Premier; and the result of a review into Brisbane Council’s bird management policies after the tragic death of a baby. Just some of the stories […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Local Government Minister, Shaun Leane, has announced he is taking four weeks leave to deal with the effect of radiation treatment for skin cancers. Minister Leane issued a statement yesterday, saying he has been receiving radiation therapy for a number of skin cancers on his shoulders and chest. He said the prognosis for recovery […]
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