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*Updated to include new information, 2.00pm 7/5/26 Hawkesbury City Council has banned the Hawkesbury Gazette and Hawkesbury Radio from all Council premises — including Council meetings — for media purposes, effective immediately. The ban has attracted the interest of the local government minister and the Office of Local Government, and will subject to a councillor […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup podcast: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup’s YouTube channel, Chris Eddy has breaking news on a mass exodus of elected members from a Western Australian Council; a South Australian Council CEO’s surprise career move; and a legal challenge withdrawn in the City of Stonnington.
Continue ReadingSix councillors — including the Shire President — have resigned from the Shire of Carnarvon Council over the past few days, leaving the local government without enough elected members to form a quorum. In a statement today, the Shire confirmed the resignations mean Council cannot currently hold valid meetings or make decisions requiring a formal […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA SA) has appointed long-time local government executive Victoria MacKirdy as its new Chief Executive Officer. MacKirdy has been Chief Executive Officer of the City of Victor Harbor since 2018 and brings almost three decades of experience across regional and metropolitan councils, along with six years in the […]
Continue ReadingComing up today: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Plus the Roundup flashback machine takes us back to this week in 2021. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Marsh, the Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, has claimed victory in the Nepean state by-election, comfortably retaining the seat for the Liberal Party. According to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), Marsh secured a commanding lead with approximately 63.5% of the two-candidate preferred vote against independent candidate Tracee Hutchison. Despite a strong showing from Pauline […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that highlights deepening fractures within Wyndham City Council, Councillor Dr Jennie Barrera has announced her immediate resignation, citing an “untenable” environment and a leadership deadlock at the municipality. Cr Barrera, who served as Mayor in 2023/24, formally submitted her resignation to the Chief Executive Officer this afternoon, Friday, 1 May 2026, according […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government has moved to appoint two municipal monitors to Wyndham City Council in a bid to restore community confidence and ensure high standards of governance. Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer today nominated Jim Gifford and Jo-Anne Mazzeo to the roles. The appointments, which are subject to final administrative processes, will see the […]
Continue ReadingRegional leaders are warning that Australia’s economic growth is under threat as a “structural funding gap” leaves many regional capitals struggling to secure their water future. Regional Capitals Australia (RCA), representing 21 major hubs across the country, has thrown its weight behind a new Productivity Commission inquiry into National Water Reform. The group hopes the […]
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