Category: News

Here are the stories that featured in the Victorian Roundup segment of the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup – episode #79. Brimbank City Council has appointed Fiona Blair as its next CEO. Ms Blair has a background in state and local government, most recently in a senior role with the Department of […]

In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Brimbank Council announces its new CEO; Victorians Council peak body concerned about a lack of consultation on planning reforms; Some early results coming through from this weekend’s local government elections in NSW; And a parliamentary committee calls for a commission of inquiry into Queensland’s Crime and […]

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 […]