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On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th September 2025: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingTownsville Mayor Troy Thompson has resigned today, bringing an end to an 18-month controversy surrounding his qualifications. The resignation comes just one week after the Queensland government issued him a show-cause notice. In a defiant video statement released on social media this morning, Thompson announced he will recontest the position in the upcoming by-election, insisting […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special […]
Continue ReadingSurf Coast Shire councillor Rebecca Bourke has resigned effective immediately. Council CEO Robyn Seymour issued a statement this afternoon, announcing the resignation, and advising that the Victorian Electoral Commission will conduct a countback process from the 2024 local government election to determine a new councillor for the Torquay Ward. Mayor Mike Bodsworth thank Ms Bourke […]
Continue ReadingThe new permanent CEO of Baw Baw Shire Council has been revealed, after three interim CEOs and some ten months since Mark Dupe resigned the position in November last year. Tilla Buden, a senior executive with experience at Greater Dandenong, Yarra Ranges and Bayside Councils, will take up the role on 17th November. Ms Buden […]
Continue ReadingExperienced senior executive Terry Dodds PSM is returning to regional NSW, to take up the top job at Balranald Shire Council. Mr Dodds recently announced his decision to leave the CEO position at Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland after less than 12 months. He previously spent more than three years each at Murray River and […]
Continue ReadingTwo NSW Council CEOs have received new employment contracts. Wollondilly Shire Council‘s Ben Taylor will be with the council for another five years, after leading the organisation to exceed key performance targets for the 2024/25 financial year, the fifth year running. Mayor Matt Gould said that Ben Taylor had continued to show outstanding leadership during […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, Regional Capitals Australia Acting Chair Kevin Mack on the policy changes needed to unlock the potential of regional capitals across the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government today announced the appointment of Cathy Henderson as the new Chief Executive Officer of WorkSafe Victoria. Ms. Henderson has been the CEO of Merri-bek City Council since 2019, and was reappointed on a five year contract in May last year. She has previously held senior positions at Darebin, and Port Phillip Councils […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 22nd September: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
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