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Coming up in this episode… reaction to the deferral of NSW Council elections, and what it means for councils under administration; Dubbo receives an independent investigator’s report into its handling of code of conduct complaints; a network of batteries to be installed across Melbourne’s CBD; and Hobart Council decides on a controversial cable car proposal. […]

On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the VLGA. In breaking news this weekend, NSW Council elections have been postponed again A call for more support for council operated early childhood providers; Tasmanian council by-election results; a new covid-19 vaccination campaign launches in Melbourne; and this week’s announcement of […]

Coming up in the latest edition of the Roundup, CEO news from three states; parks and leisure award winners announced; demerger proposals unsuccessful for two southern NSW councils; and Hobart Council set to vote on a controversial cable car proposal. Links:Bruce Dobson appointed Knox CEOParks and Leisure VIC/TAS Awards for ExcellenceBass Coast joins shared service […]

Coming up on this weekend’s edition of the Roundup, a CEO recruitment process halted without making an appointment, while another kicks off; a new taskforce to aid economic transition in the Latrobe Valley;  Victoria’s top tourism towns announced; a former mayor survives a no confidence motion; and a new round of bushfire recovery grants opening […]

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Geelong tackles tree vandalism; a unique energy project under way in Bendigo; more covid safe voting options for New South Wales elections; the sector’s workplace culture under the spotlight in Tasmania;  the English councils preparing to share a senior management team; and lots more from around […]

In this edition of the Roundup, the latest Victorian community satisfaction results have been released; a major homelessness initiative announced by the City of Melbourne; a long serving executive comes out of retirement to take the reins at a Melbourne council; Perth’s Lord Mayor persists in calling for an audit of the city’s parking fund; […]

On this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, long term advocacy campaigns come to fruition in Melton and Whittlesea this week; a crisis declared in Colac Otway Shire; a Victorian Council CEO resigns; a development boom in Launceston; and a diversity campaign launched for the upcoming NSW Council elections. The Local Government News Roundup […]

On this edition of the Roundup, Victoria’s storm affected councils to receive state government funding support; a state of the art waste processing plant greenlit for Melbourne’s west; a NSW mayor steps down amid controversy;  the council facility in line for a top international award; and much more from around the world of local government. […]

Coming up in this edition of the Roundup, new funding programs open for councils in Victoria; Dubbo receives a performance improvement order from the Minister; analysis of the South Australian state budget with regard to local government; and a new councillor confirmed for Baw Baw Shire. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you […]

In this edition of the Roundup, Council advocacy brings a reprieve for community television; the Victorian Inspectorates’ Election report shows a dramatic increase in complaints especially in relation to social media; Lismore Council’s new GM announced; a strong Council reaction to a controversial decision to store contaminated spoil; and concern about proposed changes to infrastructure […]