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A decision to take a Hobsons Bay council meeting online at the last minute is attracting criticism from a group of local residents who had arranged what media reports described as a “march to the Altona council chambers.” The Star Weekly reported that Mayor Antoinette Briffa said the decision to move the meeting online was […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek Roundup available now, A councillor’s bid for unfettered council question time fails to launch; The local council response to Victoria’s first sobering up centre; A community mobilises against a state government housing development; The biggest management shakeup in 30 years on the Gold Coast; An investigation into a suspended council labelled as […]
Continue ReadingThe announcement of a new sobering up centre to be located in Collingwood has been welcomed by Yarra City Council. In a statement, the council said it hoped the new service would help reduce the negative impacts of alcohol use. It acknowledged the positive impact that access to health and well-being supports can have for […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast councillor Bruce Kent has resigned after nearly seven years of service. A return to full time work was given as the reason for the resignation, and difficulty committing the time that the role deserves. News on a process to replace Cr Kent in Western Port Ward is pending. Bass Coast Shire Council
Continue ReadingOn the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of […]
Continue ReadingPeak body LGNSW has appointed its new chief executive. David Reynolds joins the peak body after five years as Group Manager, Shire Strategy at The Hills Shire. He was previously the Director of Customer and Corporate Strategy at Camden Council. LGNSW
Continue ReadingThe City of Stirling has looked within for its next CEO. Director of Planning and Development Stevan Rodic will formally assume the position in January, allowing for a handover period with outgoing CEO Stuart Jardine who has been in the role for 16 years. Mr Jardine announced his plans to step down in March this […]
Continue ReadingBoston Mayor Michelle Wu has signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in the construction and renovation of city-owned buildings. The order is part of the mayor’s larger effort to implement a similar ban on new residential buildings. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by eliminating […]
Continue ReadingDetails are emerging of an agreement between the state government and Indigenous groups that will reportedly sideline ten Victorian councils from certain decisions. News.com.au exclusively reports that the agreement proposes to give the groups powers to rename roads, bridges and public spaces, co-manage waterways, and provide preferential access to council procurement contracts and jobs. The […]
Continue ReadingThe councillors at Dorset Council in Tasmania have been suspended from office, effective 11am this morning. Local government minister Nic Street has enacted the suspension for the duration of a Board of Inquiry’s investigation of allegations of statutory non-compliance and governance failings. The Board of Inquiry was appointed last week, following initial enquiries by the […]
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