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AlburyCity has appointed Jason Gordon as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Mr Gordon set to commence on 8 September 2026. Albury Mayor Cr Kevin Mack said the appointment followed an extensive national recruitment process, describing Mr Gordon as a leader of strong calibre with experience spanning local government, state government and major public sector […]
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and yet more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL […]
Continue ReadingUpdated: Quilpie Shire Council has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer Justin Hancock has tendered his resignation, with his final day set for Friday, 16 October 2026. And in a further development, Mr Hancock has been announced as the incoming CEO at Banana Shire Council, and is set to commence on the 2nd November. Quilpie Mayor […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal has issued a new comprehensive determination setting allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors across all 79 Victorian councils, restructuring the allowance framework for the first time since 2022. Determination No. 01/2026 was made on 18 August 2026 by Tribunal Chair Mr Warren McCann and Members Ms Laurinda Gardner and […]
Continue ReadingGreater Shepparton mayor Cr Shane Sali has announced he is seeking National Party preselection to contest the state seat of Shepparton at the Victorian election on 28 November. Cr Sali, mayor of the City of Greater Shepparton since 2022, said his nomination had been accepted by the party and he would face a preselection contest […]
Continue ReadingDate: 26th August 2026 Muswellbrook Shire Council has accepted the resignation of General Manager Derek Finnigan, closing out a Council career of more than four decades. The resignation was accepted at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Mr Finnigan began his career with Council as a plant operator in the Works Depot, progressing […]
Continue ReadingDate: 26th August 2026 Knox City Council chief executive Bruce Dobson has announced he will leave the organisation in January 2027, concluding a five-year term in the role. In a statement issued by the council today, Dobson said he had made the decision to move overseas with his family, who will live and work in […]
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL DAYS* […]
Continue ReadingDate: 25th August 2026 Ararat Rural City Council’s new chief executive officer has been revealed. Phuong Au was announced at tonight’s Council meeting as the successful candidate to succeed Dr Tim Harrison, who is stepping down from the role after eight years. He announced his departure in June. Ms Au has been the council’s deputy […]
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