Bondi attack, misconduct, CEO appointments, and travel bills – #529

In a new edition of the Local Government News Roundup Summer Series: …and more of the latest news headlines from around the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected […]

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Newsfeed – Friday, 12/12/25

Olympian Suzy Batkovic Becomes Townsville Deputy MayorBrimbank renews CEO contractRedland advisor appointedNew Derwent Valley Council CEO revealed QLD: Three-time Olympic basketballer Suzy Batkovic has been unanimously elected as Townsville‘s new Deputy Mayor. The Division 6 councillor fills the vacancy left by Ann-Maree Greaney who resigned on Wednesday. Mayor Nick Dametto praised Batkovic as a hard worker […]

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Unplanned leave, historic leadership team, and escalating dysfunction – #528

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday, 11/12/25

Kiama Mayor responds to festival cancellationStrathbogie to host online social media sessionAlbury CEO on unplanned leave; shock financial deficitFrankston mayoral election completes the list for 2025/26Threatening behaviour closes Council facilityTownsville Deputy Mayor steps down; new election due FridayReprieve for flannelette shirts: GriffithStonnington makes Menorah decision after deferral NSW: The organisers of Kiama’s Jazz & Blues […]

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NSW: New Orange CEO announced

Orange City Council has appointed a new chief executive officer. Mayor Tony Mileto announced the appointment of Scott Maunder after a special council meeting held on Tuesday night. Mr Maunder has been the council’s director of community recreational and cultural services for thirteen years. His executive experience has been gained in both public and private sector […]

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Beach security, bulldozing defence, and a distressing mistake – #527

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the news from this episode below: […]

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Newsfeed – Tuesday, 9/12/25

Geelong waterfront transformation plan vote dueGriffith Council to debate new dress codeSurf Coast seeks aquatic centre operatorCrackdown on authorised Bronte Beach party Greater Geelong councillors will vote tonight on a sweeping waterfront transformation plan featuring 32 projects across five precincts, according to the Geelong Advertiser. Key proposals include converting the northern end of Yarra Street into a […]

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