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A 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. […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council has appointed three executives to fill the shoes of outgoing CEO Ali Wastie, who is heading to Greater Geelong in the top job. Ms Wastie will finish at Bass Coast on 28th July and the recruitment process to find her replacement will commence soon. The Council has appointed three of its […]
Continue ReadingCampaspe 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 […]
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