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City of Onkaparinga councillor Gretel Wilkes has resigned, effective on Thursday 9th April. Ms Wilkes had served in Mid Coast Ward since November 2022. She announced her decision on social media, saying her “heart is heavy and it’s going to take time to heal”. Cryptically, she said she would “loosely commit to sharing the details […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 here. Transcript for Episode #572 Today’s Top Three Kiama Council […]
Continue ReadingKIAMA, NSW – In a heated extraordinary meeting on Tuesday night, Kiama Municipal Council narrowly voted 4-3 to approve draft budget parameters aimed at slashing at least $5.4 million from the bottom line. The move, intended to steer the council toward financial sustainability, has sparked significant community backlash over proposed cuts to frontline services and […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, we flash back to what was making news three years ago this week. 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 […]
Continue ReadingPressure is continuing to mount on Wyndham Mayor Preet Singh, with the Local Government Minister the latest to call on him to resign. According to the Herald Sun, Minister Nick Staikos has described Cr Singh’s character reference for a child sex offender as sickening, and said he thinks he should step down permanently. Cr Singh […]
Continue ReadingUpdate: More developments in the Wyndham Mayoral saga today. The Local Government Minister, Nick Staikos, has reportedly announced he will appoint a Municipal Monitor to the Council. This comes as all of the remaining councillors make a united call for Mayor Cr Preet Singh to resign. The ten Councillors, including former Mayor Josh Gilligan, say […]
Continue ReadingOn your final pre-Easter edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more local government 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston City Council has announced the immediate resignation of Melaleuca Ward Councillor Tess Law. Cr Law was elected in November 2024, and her resignation will trigger a by-election. Mayor Georgina Oxley expressed her gratitude for Cr Law’s service, particularly her representation of the Melaleuca Ward, and extended best wishes for her future endeavors. CEO Peter […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the Roundup Flashback takes us back to 2024. 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 here. […]
Continue ReadingIt took three meetings, and five votes – but Merri-bek City Council finally has a new deputy mayor. The Council has tonight elected former mayor Cr Helen Davidson to the position, after it was vacated due to the one month suspension of Cr Jay Iwasaki. Cr Davidson was the only nomination for the role on […]
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