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Clarence Valley Council seeks advice after mayoral election error

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Clarence Valley Council has acknowledged an error in the election of its Mayor at the September Ordinary Council Meeting, and says it is awaiting urgent advice from the Office of Local Government on how to remedy the situation. Four councillors — Cr Yager, Cr Clancy, Cr Johnstone and Cr Smith — were nominated for the […]

Leave denied, funding setback, and a novel housing fix – #641

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

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Parkes Shire GM Kent Boyd to Retire After 34 Years

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Parkes Shire Council General Manager Kent Boyd PSM has advised he will not seek an extension of his current contract, bringing to a close more than thirty-four years of service with council, including fifteen years as General Manager. Mr Boyd’s correspondence was tabled by Mayor Neil Westcott at Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting. He will take […]

Stonnington suspension, legal costs questioned, and a new inquiry – #640

September 16, 2026September 15, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Election shake-up, rate notice errors, and escalating consultancy costs – #639

September 14, 2026September 17, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

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Mayoralty relinquished, smart glasses ban, and a colossal white elephant – #638

September 9, 2026September 13, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Greater Shepparton Mayor Steps Down Ahead of State Election

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Cr Shane Sali has stepped down from the position of Mayor of Greater Shepparton City Council, effective Monday 7 September 2026, after four consecutive terms in the role since June 2022. Council has advised that Cr Sali will seek a leave of absence from his councillor duties. He intends to hold that leave until the […]

Sali’s preselection, political theatre, and a public censure – #637

September 7, 2026September 9, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Rates notice error, mayoral confusion, and the cost of conduct – #636

September 4, 2026September 7, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

CEO Changes at Palmerston

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

City of Palmerston appoints interim CEO following Andrew Walsh’s departure The City of Palmerston has appointed its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Nadine Nilon, as interim Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Andrew Walsh. No details have been provided about the departure of Mr Walsh, who joined the city in March 2025 from West Arnhem […]