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The CEO of Waratah Wynyard Council in Tasmania is moving on. The Advocate reported that Vanessa Adams will retire for personal reasons in August Ms Adams has served as the Council’s CEO since February 2025. Her arrival from Circular Head Council coincided with a title change, with the council dumping the General Manager title that […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: 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 now: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Merri-bek City Council has voted to transition from weekly to fortnightly general rubbish […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 The City of South Perth has called a Special Council Meeting for Tuesday 16 June 2026 to consider a formal request for a further extension of an external Local Government Monitor, as the council works through ongoing governance and workplace culture concerns. Local Government Inspector Tony Brown appointed Gail McGowan PSM […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 Merri-bek Council has voted to end weekly rubbish collection across its municipality, moving to a fortnightly service from July 2027 — despite significant community opposition and petitions signed by more than 3,400 residents. The decision was carried six votes to four at Wednesday night’s council meeting, with Mayor Nat Abboud and […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 Queensland Police are investigating an alleged assault on Magnetic Island, with witnesses claiming Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto was among those involved in the incident. Officers have confirmed that an altercation between a 42-year-old man and a 28-year-old man occurred at a Nelly Bay Road business on Sunday. No charges have been […]
Continue ReadingOn the podcast today: plus much more local government news from around 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 now: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Glen Eira City Council says […]
Continue ReadingBreaking news today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from around 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 now: Transcript for Episode #593 Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingSouth Australia’s local government elections, due to be held in November 2026, may be delayed by up to six months following a formal request from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) to the state government. Acting Election Commissioner Leah McLay announced today that she has written to Special Minister of State Kyam Maher seeking […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Supreme Court has declared the suspension of former Whittlesea Mayor Aidan McLindon invalid, in a ruling that exposes a significant procedural gap in how municipal monitors discharge their obligations under the Local Government Act. Justice Steven Moore handed down the decision today, finding that the order suspending Mr McLindon for six months — made […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Clarence has reported the illegal felling of a Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) estimated to be between 200 and 400 years old at Pilcher’s Hill Reserve, near Geilston Bay and Risdon Vale. The tree, which is listed as habitat for the critically endangered Swift Parrot, was cut down as part of a […]
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