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Long-serving councillor and former Mayor Danny Gibson has officially resigned from the City of Launceston, ending a 15-year tenure in local government. Gibson, who first joined the council in 2009, announced his departure this week, citing the heavy personal toll of recent months. His resignation follows a period of intense public scrutiny and controversy surrounding […]
Continue ReadingCharters Towers Regional Council is back in the recruitment market following the abrupt resignation of Chief Executive Officer Katrina Ewer, who stepped down this week after less than a year in the role. It’s the third resignation announcement today, following that of the General Manager of Hawkesbury City Council, and the CEO of the City […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Joondalup in Western Australia has announced the appointment of Craig Lloyd as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive national recruitment process. Mr. Lloyd, who has served as the CEO of the City of Whittlesea in Victoria since 2020, will succeed James Pearson, who has departed the council after a four-year […]
Continue ReadingVictoria has yet another new local government minister, with a cabinet reshuffle confirmed by the Premier Jacinta Allan today. Box Hill MP Paul Hamer, one of four new faces in cabinet, has been assigned the portfolio, along with youth justice, and corrections. Nick Staikos has held the local government portfolio since December 2024, when he […]
Continue ReadingHawkesbury City Council has confirmed the resignation of General Manager Elizabeth Richardson. At its Ordinary Meeting on 14 April, the Council officially accepted Ms Richardson’s resignation after five years in the role. During her tenure, Ms. Richardson is credited with transforming the council’s performance, infrastructure delivery, and workplace culture. Notably, she oversaw an increase in […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from across 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, or by clicking […]
Continue ReadingRockingham City Councillor Craig Buchanan says he’ll resign from the council at the end of April … after six years on council. Cr Buchanan says the decision has not come lightly, and he is willing to bring it forward if the mayor, council and administration prefer. He says he cannot go into the full reasons, […]
Continue ReadingIn a regulatory first, Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission has suspended the City of Boroondara’s Municipal Building Surveyor, Asanka Kodikara. The six-month suspension and $25,000 fine follow what the watchdog called “gross failures” to act in relation to a Carnegie renovation. The BPC found Kodikara failed to carry out mandatory inspections or take action against […]
Continue ReadingLocal Government Managers Australia has officially appointed Tess Bishop as its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national search. Ms. Bishop joins the organisation with over 20 years of senior executive experience, currently serving as Deputy Secretary at the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. LGMA President Daniel Fletcher says Ms. Bishop was […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And the Roundup Flashback Machine takes us back to this week in 2022. 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, […]
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