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Campaspe Shire and Murray River Councils have released a joint statement emphatically denying that they are withdrawing support for visitor services for their regions. The statement follows media reports that Echuca Moama Tourism will close its Visitor Information Centre next month. The tourism body’s CEO reportedly linked the closure with a significant downturn in revenue, […]
Continue ReadingThe chief executive of a Northern Territory has reportedly been stood down amid allegations that alcohol was smuggled into a dry community. The NT News has reported on the allegations that the CEO and other staff consumed the alcohol while visiting a dry community for cultural awareness training. NT Police have confirmed that eight people […]
Continue ReadingResidents of Kiama Municipal Council will be asked to decide whether future mayors of the municipality should be directly elected. The Council has decided to hold a referendum alongside next year’s elections, which are scheduled for September. It has deferred a decision on a proposal to reduce the number of councillors from nine to seven. […]
Continue ReadingChanges to how Council meetings are run at Greater Bendigo have been announced. The Council will require attendees at its monthly meetings to show photo identification on entry; and question time items must be submitted by 4pm on the Friday of the week prior to the meeting. The changes will be trialled for the rest […]
Continue ReadingYarra City Council has resolved to ban new fossil fuel advertising on Council property. Mayor Claudia Nguyen said the action supports the community’s demand for local action on climate change, and it would apply to all venues and facilities owned by the city. The ban will be phased in as existing commercial agreements expire. Source: […]
Continue ReadingMt Alexander Shire Council has voted to advocate for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting. The council will lobby the government expressing its opposition to the commercial practice, which is allowed with a government permit. Deputy Mayor Matthew Driscoll told the ABC that an overwhelming number of residents are in favour of a ban, while […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped – a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a […]
Continue ReadingThe Tasmanian Government will not force councils to amalgamate, regardless of the outcome of the current Local Government Review Board process. The Mercury reported on Sunday, 16th July that Premier Jeremy Rockcliff has moved to quell growing disquiet among smaller councils by declaring that the review would not result in forced amalgamations. He said he […]
Continue ReadingOn your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous;Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence;A sporting champion denied a major civic honour;A mayor’s […]
Continue ReadingMelbourne City Council has appointed Alison Leighton as its Chief Executive Officer. Ms Leighton has served as Acting CEO since the departure of Justin Hanney from the position last October. She has been with the city since August 2020, when she joined as a General Manager. Six months later, Ms Leighton was promoted to Deputy […]
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