Category: News

Here are the stories that featured in the Victorian Roundup segment of episode #76 of the Local Government News Roundup. Yarra City Council has selected Chris Leivers to be its Acting CEO when current CEO Vj Vaidyanath steps down next month. Mr Leivers is the council’s Director of City Works and Assets, and has nearly […]

Here are the stories that featured in the National Roundup segment of episode #76 of the Local Government News Roundup. The head of one of Tasmania’s largest government departments has secured the highly sought after CEO position at Gold Coast City Council. Various media outlets, including the ABC, have reported the appointment of Tim Baker […]

Here are the stories that featured in the International Spotlight segment of episode #76 of the Local Government News Roundup. In the UK, councils will be forced to take on responsibility for the care of unaccompanied asylum seeker children arriving via the English Channel. The BBC reports more than 100 children are living in hotels […]

Here are the stories that featured in the International Spotlight segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup. In the UK, recent events at Maldon District Council have led to the publication of an open letter, signed by 25 councillors, and the launch of a campaign to stamp out hate crime. Elected […]

Here are the stories that made the national roundup segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup. The new CEO for Queensland’s fastest growing city has finally been announced, after weeks of speculation.  Sonia Cooper, the acting CEO of Ipswich City Council since April, has been appointed to continue in the role. […]

Here are the stories that made the Victorian roundup segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup. Wodonga Council CEO Mark Dixon resigned this week, and will leave the organisation after nearly three years in the role. Mr Dixon is leaving the sector to take up a CEO role with an international […]

An innovative idea out of Thomastown Library in Melbourne’s north is gaining attention across Australia and overseas. This Australian first involves providing free wifi hotspots to families who might not otherwise be able to access the internet – an essential service at the best of times, let alone during regular COVID lockdowns. To find out […]

On the Roundup today… the EPA’s first chief investigator appointed; Kingston Council heeds advice in changing its housing strategy; some mayoral election updates; sad news on the passing of a sitting South Australian councillor; and a new strategic alliance formed in regional Queensland. Just some of what’s ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to […]