Category: News

Seven Mayors from Central and Western Queensland converged on Rockhampton recently to launch a campaign for the upgrade of Queensland’s Beef Corridors – a strategic supply chain of over 2,000 km of roads that are vital to continued growth of the beef industry. The group is calling on the state and federal governments to address […]

A relatively new advocacy alliance has formed to promote Gippsland at all levels of government. It includes local government, business and industry, and has started to make its mark after less than 12 months in existence. On a Local Government News Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with Ali Wastie, the CEO of Bass Coast Shire, […]

A new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub will be established at Dookie in northern Victoria, to design and deliver innovative programs and practices to boost drought resilience and agricultural productivity. The 3 year, $30 million project includes $8million from the Federal Government, and $22 million from Hub members. While based at the University of […]

Construction of an innovative new underground automated waste collection system on the Sunshine Coast is complete and moving to the commissioning stage. The first system of its type in Australia, the facility has been built in the new Maroochydore CBD. It will move waste and recyclables from businesses and public realm bins in the city […]

With Councils across Victoria being asked to identify suitable land for the state government’s $5.3B Big Housing Build, Monash City Council is offering three Council-owned sites for consideration for social housing. The Council will advocate for the sites at Clayton, Mount Waverley and Chadstone to be considered, along with a potential VicTrack controlled site in Oakleigh. […]

In episode 12:A Victorian Council to take on the state government decision in the Supreme Court;New figures confirm the fastest-growing municipalities in the country;A new Councillor for Mornington Peninsula, and a new South Australian CEO announced;I speak with the Mayor Monash City Council about that Council’s social housing priorities;Plus lots more from around the world […]

In this episode:Victorian councils taking a stand on responsible dog ownership and tree vandalism;A joint campaign to tackle ageism;The search for dark matter takes a big step forward in rural Victoria;Finalists announced for the MAV Technology Awards;Plus lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally. Links for this episode:1. Greater Shepparton […]

In this episode:A preferred route chosen to link Seymour to the Great Victorian Rail Trail;Sydney’s Inner West Council appoints a new General Manager;The mayor of Subiaco to remain popularly elected;And I’m joined by the Chair of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Transport Forum to hear about that group’s advocacy aims ahead of the Victorian State Budget. Plus lots […]

This post now has its own page at the top of the website. Check it regularly for updates. Updated 6 August 2021: Since the 2020 local government elections, there has been considerable movement at the Chief Executive level of Victorian councils. Here is a running tally of Council CEO appointments, or where a change is […]

A $2 billion development underway in Melbourne’s north;Concept designs released for a new rail bridge for Melbourne Airport Rail;Victoria’s new Gender Equality Act leading the way for the rest of the country;The new Victorian Mayoral Advisory Panel announced;General Manager movements in New South Wales; And lots more from around the world of local government across […]