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A bid to block the release of IBAC’s Operation Sanditon report has been launched in the Victorian Court of Appeal. The Australian reports today that property developer John Woodman is seeking leave to appeal an earlier Supreme Court ruling denying his bid for an injunction. If the request is granted, it could be months before […]
Continue ReadingAn investigator has upheld a claim of inappropriate conduct by Toowoomba councillor Nancy Sommerfield. The Courier Mail reports that an exchange between Cr Sommerfield and the Council’s CEO Brian Pidgeon was the subject of the investigation. Mr Pidgeon made the complaint about comments allegedly directed at him by Cr Sommerfield in a confidential session last […]
Continue ReadingGreater Bendigo is set to decide on a January 26 Statement of Intent, and a proposal to bring the Australia Day citizenship ceremony forward by one day. The Council says the Statement of Intent is proposed to be a demonstration of its increased understanding and leadership when it comes to recognising the impact of January […]
Continue ReadingWhile many councils are partnering with private companies to install more electric vehicle chargers in their areas, one WA council is pushing back, saying it is not cost effective due to low usage. The ABC reports that the Shire of Collie has rejected a proposal by Sonic Charge to install 11 chargers, as they could […]
Continue ReadingLas Vegas City Council has approved an expansion of the underground tunnel network being built by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. Public funding for the initial two mile stretch of tunnels underneath the Las Vegas Strip was first approved in 2019. The Boring Company plans to use Teslas to move three passengers at a time […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Wanneroo in Perth has endorsed a draft Cat Local Law, and will seek public comment on some significant changes. According to PerthNow, the new law proposes to prohibit cats from some areas, such as Yellagonga Regional Park and Lake Gnangara. There’ll be an obligation on cat owners to prevent their animal from […]
Continue ReadingCottesloe Council has dropped its legal challenge to a major beachfront development approved by the WA Planning Commission. The council is believed to have decided against further legal action due to limited legal grounds, significant cost and low chances of success, according to the Sound Telegraph. The council and the WA Local Government Association will […]
Continue ReadingA community council in Wales has lost nearly ten percent of its annual budget to a scammer. Harlech Community Council was tricked into advancing £9k to a man posing as a consultant, and only became aware of the con when alerted by its bank. The BBC reported that the matter was detailed in council meeting […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s peak body for councils has welcomed an announcement of new regional university study hubs. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has announced 20 regional and 14 suburban hubs in areas without a significant university campus and where there is a low percentage of university qualifications. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said educational opportunities were a critical […]
Continue ReadingCity of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands has provided an update on the ongoing inquiry into mismanagement of funds from the council’s restricted reserves. In a statement, Mr Rylands said an action plan, developed with guidance from the Office of Local Government, has been shared with councillors, staff and the community outlining actions taken and underway. […]
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