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Making news today across the world of local government (updates regularly): Flood strategy funding for LauncestonNew Deputy Mayor for Alexandrina CouncilShoalhaven coastal management program certifiedMaribyrnong’s submission to early childhood inquiryPeak bodies sound alarm over planning billBass Coast re-elects mayor and deputy mayorNew General Manager appointed at Greater Hume CouncilFifth waste truck fire prompts battery warningInterim […]
Continue ReadingOn this page (regular updates through the day): Mayoral results from Surf Coast, Casey, Hepburn and Mornington PeninsulaColac Otway and Whittlesea mayoral resultsThird consecutive term as Swan Hill Mayor for Stuart KingLibrary fine write-off considered by WannerooCrucial infrastructure funding for Brewarrina ShireHawkesbury set to decide on special rate variationTruck restrictions welcomed by Maribyrnong CouncilGreater Bendigo […]
Continue ReadingOn this page (regular updates through the day): VIC Briefs – Benalla, Melbourne, MitchellWA planning reforms announcedApproval for Ku-ring-gai’s alternative housing planNew survey on Orange to Newcastle air routeNew mayor for TownsvilleOnkarapinga crews help with algal bloom cleanup$2M cleanup bill for Bunbury/Harvey ratepayersAsbestos dust closes Fraser Coast service centrePremier meets with western NSW councils about […]
Continue ReadingOn this page:Baw Baw Shire’s new CEO takes leave after cancer diagnosisMurrindindi funded for mobile generatorGold Coast chamber move haltedBlue Blob prank ridicule in Mount GambierMerri-bek compromise on cat curfewOrange stop construction application dismissedManningham Snap Send Solve updatesLeadWest responds to new bus servicesBaw Baw truffle festival grantBallina SRV opposition growsGriffith Councillor’s piano push continuesCouncils owed […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingHornsby Shire Council has accepted the resignation of General Manager Steven Head, who is stepping down after six years in the role for personal reasons. The Chronicle reported that the resignation came suddenly at a Council meeting, taking councillors by surprise. During his tenure since 2018, Head oversaw major projects including the Hornsby Town Centre […]
Continue ReadingMacedon Ranges Mayor Dom Bonanno has admitted to drink driving while speeding in the mayoral vehicle on October 31st. He was caught on McGeorge Road in Gisborne South with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. Cr Bonanno will lose his license for six months and has returned the mayoral car. He’s taking personal […]
Continue ReadingFrankston City Council has appointed Tennille Bradley as its new Chief Executive Officer, making her the first woman to hold the position in the council’s history. Ms Bradley will join from the City of Greater Geelong in mid-January 2026, bringing extensive experience in major project delivery and organisational transformation. She has overseen significant city-shaping initiatives […]
Continue ReadingOn today’s episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, LGPro President Sue Wilkinson on preparing for the local government workforce of the future. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]
Continue ReadingBrendan McGrath is stepping down as CEO of the Rural City of Wangaratta after nearly 12 years at the helm. McGrath will work until Christmas before taking leave in January, with an external recruitment process for his replacement set to begin shortly. In the new year, McGrath will join North East Water as General Manager […]
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