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An extraordinary meeting of Griffith City Council has been called this week to seek council approval to fund a plan to mitigate risk of flooding from Lake Wyangan. A council report says the water level in the lake is at an unprecedented height due to continual rainfall events, and two residential properties and other infrastructure […]
Continue ReadingA 19 yo University of Sunshine Coast student has been appointed as an inaugural member of a UNESCO international think tank. Ella Woodbourne has been recognised for her work with the Sunshine Coast Biosphere community reference group, and the transitional community advisory group following the official designation as a UNESCO Biosphere. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark […]
Continue ReadingThe CEO of SA’s City of Burnside Chris Cowley has described a mandated ‘advice’ scheme as a waste of ratepayer money. Councils are required to submit their financial documents to the Essential Services Commission of SA for review, and to receive advice on their appropriateness for long term sustainability. Burnside has been charged $45,000 for […]
Continue ReadingA second robbery in recent months at Livingstone Shire Council’s Yeppoon depot has resulted in two vehicles being stolen. A ute and a truck were taken in the latest burglary, after three council utes were stolen last November. The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin reports that the two vehicles stolen last week have now been recovered, and […]
Continue ReadingWork on an $11M expansion to the Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium will commence next week. Baw Baw Shire Council is delivering the long awaited upgrade in partnership with the state government, with work expected to take about 15 months. Once completed, the facility will have two new indoor basketball/netball courts and a range of improved […]
Continue ReadingFour WA council areas are eligible for disaster recovery assistance made available in the wake of the Kimberley floods disaster. The shires of Derby West Kimberley, Broome, Wyndham East Kimberley and Halls Creek are eligible for assistance under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Arrangements. Local Government Minister John Carey said today that the flood destruction was […]
Continue ReadingThe General Manager of the Hills Shire Council has today released a statement, responding to the launch of an investigation into allegations of impropriety against agents of the Council and property developers in the region. Michael Edgar says the news of a Parliamentary Inquiry came as a surprise, and that the Council is unaware of […]
Continue ReadingHere is a roundup of some of the latest international local government stories of interest. In New York City, city council leaders are considering a proposal from Mayor Eric Adams that would make a Medicare plan the only cost-free insurance option for retired municipal workers. Mayor Adams has been seeking cooperation from council leaders for […]
Continue ReadingMember for Gippsland Darren Chester is the new federal Shadow Minister for Local Government. Mr Chester also takes on the portfolios of regional education, regional development and territories, after Andrew Gee quit the Nationals last month. More here: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/voice-opponent-darren-chester-joins-opposition-frontbench-replacing-gee-20230104-p5ca8y.html
Continue ReadingGannawarra Shire Council has estimated preliminary costs to rectify flood damaged council assets at up to $50 million. Mayor Charlie Gillingham said repair works would start soon after nine contractors were appointed at a special council meeting this week. The panel of contractors will work on bringing roads, drainage and related assets back to pre-flood […]
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