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Katherine Town Council, in the Northern Territory, has officially acknowledged a Federal Court order requiring the immediate reinstatement of Ms. Ingrid Stonhill as Chief Executive Officer. The order, handed down on March 23, 2026, comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding Ms. Stonhill’s employment. While the specifics of the dispute remain subject to legal privilege, the […]
Continue ReadingMerri-bek City Council has officially announced the appointment of Ms. Kate McCaughey as its new Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive and competitive recruitment process, McCaughey is set to lead the organisation starting June 15, 2026. With over 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Ms McCaughey brings a unique blend of […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across Australia and beyond on the nation’s #1 podcast for local government news and interviews. 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 […]
Continue ReadingMerri-bek City Council has tonight held a further meeting to elect a Deputy Mayor, after two failed attempts 24 hours previously. Nominations for the role were once again submitted for Cr Liz Irvin and Cr Katerine Theodosis. Those same councillors contested the vote the previous evening, each attracting five votes from the ten councillors present. […]
Continue ReadingMore than a week after the sensational suspension of the City of Ryde’s top executive team, a “wall of silence” has descended over the civic centre. Despite mounting calls for transparency and a potential state-led inquiry, the council has offered almost no further information regarding the investigations into its most senior staff. As previously reported […]
Continue ReadingWyndham City Council has unanimously supported a push for greater transparency, ordering a review into how confidential “in-camera” decisions are released to the public. The motion, brought forward by Deputy Mayor Jasmine Hill, highlights a procedural gap in the council’s current transparency framework. While the council resolved in March 2025 to establish a process for […]
Continue ReadingMerri-bek City Council remains without a Deputy Mayor tonight after a voting deadlock. The extraordinary election followed the one-month suspension of Councillor Jay Iwasaki for misconduct. However, the vote between candidates Cr Liz Irvin and Cr Katerine Theodosis ended in a five-all tie. Despite a ten-minute recess to break the stalemate, a second ballot returned […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across the world of local government in 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 ReadingWyndham City Council has finally elected a new mayor and deputy mayor at the third attempt. The Council reconvened tonight to attempt to break a deadlock after two failed attempts to achieve an absolute majority at a meeting last week. Former deputy mayor Cr Preet Singh has now been elected to serve out the remainder […]
Continue ReadingThe Port Macquarie-Hastings region is in mourning following the passing of Councillor Lisa Intemann, a dedicated public servant and community advocate whose influence spanned more than three decades. Cr Intemann passed away at John Hunter Hospital on Friday, March 20. Mayor Adam Roberts, speaking on behalf of the Council and the wider community, expressed deep […]
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