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Date: 14 July 2026 Hepburn Shire Council‘s governance crisis has escalated sharply, with three more councillors stood down after being served with criminal charges by the same private individual behind earlier action against the council. Council has confirmed that Cr Shirley Cornish, Cr Lesley Hewitt and Cr Pat Hockey have been served with charges and […]
Continue ReadingCoorong District Council has announced the appointment of Scott Reardon as its new Chief Executive Officer, following what council described as a robust recruitment process. Mr Reardon brings extensive local government management experience to the region, having previously served as the CEO of the neighbouring District Council of Karoonda East Murray. With a career spanning […]
Continue ReadingDate:13 July 2026 Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) has given a qualified welcome to Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson’s pledge to spend $5 billion on road repairs and maintenance over the next term of parliament, while pressing for detail on how much would reach country roads. The pledge falls short of RCV’s own call for an […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Hepburn Shire Council Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, has been automatically stood down after being served with alleged criminal charges in a private prosecution. The Council says the matter has not involved an investigation by Victoria Police or any public prosecutorial authority – […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 July 2026 Hepburn Shire Council‘s Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, has been automatically stood down after being served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual, council confirmed on Friday. The matter is proceeding as a private prosecution and has not involved an investigation, fact-finding process, or assessment by Victoria Police or any […]
Continue ReadingIllegal dumping is costing Hume City Council millions of dollars annually, with the outer-growth council among the hardest hit in Victoria. Hume has spent $4.2 million responding to dumping incidents in the past financial year, and infringement notices have risen by more than 70 per cent over four years. “We don’t have all the answers, […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Sad news from the City of Greater Bendigo, where Councillor Donna Nicholas has died. Cr Nicholas was elected to represent the Lockwood Ward at a by-election in April, and attended her first Council meeting in May. Mayor Cr Thomas Prince and CEO […]
Continue ReadingDate: 10 July 2026 Adelaide Hills Council has ended its employment relationship with Chief Executive Officer Greg Georgopoulos, with the decision made at a special council meeting held on Wednesday. The council said a change in executive leadership was needed to support its future direction and strategic priorities. In a statement, it thanked Georgopoulos for […]
Continue ReadingDate: 10th July 2026 The City of Greater Bendigo has announced the death of Councillor Donna Nicholas, who represented the Lockwood Ward. Cr Nicholas was elected at a by-election in April and attended her first Council meeting in May, making her tenure on Council only a matter of months. In a joint statement, Mayor Cr […]
Continue ReadingBody-worn cameras are becoming a familiar sight among council compliance staff — rangers, parking officers, local laws and environmental health officers — as councils look for ways to protect frontline staff and de-escalate difficult interactions with the public. But adoption isn’t uniform: some larger councils have already rolled cameras out, while many smaller councils are […]
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