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On the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. 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 ReadingThe WA Local Government Minister has confirmed that a commissioner will be appointed to the Shire of Carnarvon, after six of its eight elected members resign within a few days of each other. As previously reported, the Shire President Eddie Smith was the first to go, followed by five more. While there was no official […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup’s YouTube channel, Chris Eddy has breaking local government news, including a media ban imposed by Hawkesbury Council, and another South Australian Council CEO resignation.
Continue ReadingDr Andrew Johnson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Walkerville, effective immediately. In a statement, the council said it has accepted Dr Johnson’s resignation, with the outgoing CEO thanking staff for their work and dedication during his time in the role. Council says day-to-day operations and services will continue as normal, […]
Continue Reading*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members from a Western Australian Council; a South Australian Council CEO’s surprise career move; and a legal challenge withdrawn in the City of Stonnington.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 […]
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