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On the Roundup today… a controversial proposed ban on dogs and toy vehicles in Port Fairy will not proceed; a new affordable housing program bears fruit for Bayside Council; results from 12 more mayoral elections in Victoria; CEO movements in Queensland; an historic land transfer in NSW; and keep listening for a special offer for […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… a fresh start for South Gippsland Shire as election results are declared; the latest mayoral election results from around Victoria; Queensland’s planning minister considers calling in a controversial coal fired power station; and Tasmania’s local government minister releases the scope of a sector wide review program. Just some of what’s ahead […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… a new member of State Parliament creates a Councillor vacancy at Yarra Ranges; the South Gippsland Shire monitor has been appointed; mayoral election results from Victoria – and one from New South Wales; a Sydney council loses its light rail service; and a councillor calls out abuse against elected reps and […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… a report finds widespread noncompliance with Councillor personal interest return requirements; councils named as the most complained about public bodies by the Ombudsman; an olive branch extended at a troubled Sydney council, as the Minister threatens to step in; and Dubbo Council releases the results of its code of conduct complaints […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… Swan Hill’s unvaccinated CEO resigns; new state electoral boundaries to be released this week; Greater Shepparton elects its Mayor and Deputy Mayor; nominations open for NSW council elections; the Sydney council that can’t achieve a quorum for seven consecutive meetings; and controversial water reforms to proceed in New Zealand. Just some […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… Banyule’s mayor steps down following an appearance at IBAC; the CEO of Yarra resigns to take up a new role; the council CEO choosing not to get vaccinated; an inquiry announced into Queensland’s local government integrity agency; a deputy mayor steps down and a mayoral election recount denied. Just some of […]
Continue ReadingHello, and welcome to the Local Government News Roundup for 20th October 2021. I’m Chris Eddy. On the Roundup today… the Victorian Government announces an injection of funding for councils and businesses for covid-safe outdoor hospitality; Yarra Council’s parklet fee plan revisited; the results are in from Western Australian local government elections; nominations about to […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… the first Council to mandate COVID 19 vaccinations for its entire staff; a city council attracts criticism over a plan to charge traders for using parking spaces for outdoor dining; major road construction contracts awarded for Melbourne’s southeast; and the launch of a new national plan for closing the gap. Just […]
Continue ReadingThe Climate Council of Australia has released a new report on the Climate Costs and Risks to Councils. The impacts of climate change are felt most acutely at the local level, and this new report uses case studies and data to arrive at a 4 key findings, and 22 recommendations for responding in a way […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… regional Victorian councils at the centre of new vaccinated economy trials; a defamation case against a former mayor settles out of court; the much anticipated Central Coast public inquiry suspended amid technical issues; and the cost of deferring NSW council elections. Just some of what’s ahead on the midweek update from […]
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