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Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for 18th August 2021, an investigation into EPA decision making on West Gate Tunnel spoil; Councils concerned over proposed new planning controls for Melbourne Airport; new laws under consideration to protect winter sunlight in Melbourne’s parks; government support to retain Council jobs in New South Wales; and a […]
Continue ReadingAs heard on the Roundup, episode 47: Yarra Ranges Shire Council is calling for more support for communities impacted by the storms in early June, which have left a recovery bill conservatively estimated at $65 million. The Council is seeking more Federal Government assistance with a huge financial gap in addressing widespread damage on roads, […]
Continue ReadingAs heard on episode 47 of the Local Government News Roundup: Local government NSW is claiming a win after controversial new planning laws expected to slash developer contributions to local community infrastructure were rejected by a Parliamentary Committee last week. LGNSW President Linda Scott said the Committee recommended a hold on the proposed changes, which […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the Local Government News Roundup, episode 47… a Melbourne council to test community appetite for accepting commuter car park money; a planned employment precinct for Greater Bendigo takes a big step forward; Logan council’s concerns over inland rail supported by a Senate inquiry; and CEO news from Queensland and New South Wales. […]
Continue ReadingAs heard on episode 46 of the Roundup, Kingston City Council is taking its concerns about proposals for Moorabbin Airport to the Federal Government, and has lodged a submission objecting to key elements of the preliminary draft master plan for the airport. The Council is concerned that the master plan includes too much non-aviation development […]
Continue ReadingIn Councillor news this week: Cardinia Shire Council’s new councillor, Kaye Cameron, has been sworn into office this week, following an extraordinary election to fill a vacancy in that council’s WesternPort Ward brought about the passing of former councillor Ray Brown. Cr Cameron follows in the footsteps of her great, great grandfather, J P Angus Cameron, […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup… Kingston airs its concern over Moorabbin Airport to the federal government; Southern Grampians set to appoint an interim CEO; another extension to the suspension of Norfolk Island council; plus councillors incoming and outgoing, and a milestone for electric vehicle charge points in the […]
Continue ReadingComing up in this episode… Councils lead the conversation for homelessness solutions; the library of the future comes to Gippsland; residents to be polled on a controversial local government boundary change in Queensland; and the search under way for a new CEO for Gold Coast. Links:Cardinia and Casey homelessness summitMoreland to consider potential new hub […]
Continue ReadingComing up…Councils put the spotlight on homelessness during National Homelessness Week; a Queensland Mayor under investigation for alleged corrupt conduct; a successful local campaign to attract seasonal workers expands; a scathing report released into a council’s bushfire response; and much more coming up on this edition of the Roundup, which is brought to you by […]
Continue ReadingComing up in this episode…councils claim advocacy wins from new level crossing removal announcements across Melbourne; CEO appointment news and the result of the Cardinia Shire by-election; Rockhampton celebrates securing a new air route for its airport; and much more coming up on this edition of the Roundup, which is brought to you by the […]
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