Category: News

Perhaps more so than ever before, the culture of the local government sector across the country is under the microscope.  With Council elections coming up in two states before the end of this year, and a wide ranging cultural review under way in Victoria, the Roundup takes a closer look at efforts to draw a […]

Victoria’s Local Government Minister, Shaun Leane, has announced he is taking four weeks leave to deal with the effect of radiation treatment for skin cancers. Minister Leane issued a statement yesterday, saying he has been receiving radiation therapy for a number of skin cancers on his shoulders and chest. He said the prognosis for recovery […]

Some news briefs from the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: The Victorian Government has announced a preferred site for a new community hospital in the City of Whittlesea. A block of land on Plenty Road, Mernda close to the Mernda Train Station and accessible to the future Mernda town centre will be […]

On the Roundup today… a review of the culture of Victorian councils gets underway; rural councils argue for a lighter level of covid restrictions; South Australian libraries turn down a government funding offer; mandatory risk management requirements on the way for NSW councils; and the US city cracking down on whips in public places. Just […]

Victoria’s Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane has announced the start of a wide-ranging review of the culture of Victorian councils. The review will identify the history and influences on culture in the sector, and provide a platform for the sector to take ownership of a positive and inclusive culture to improve governance and build […]

News release from Victorian Electoral Commission, 26th August 2021 A countback procedure to fill an extraordinary vacancy in Lake Nagambie Ward within Strathbogie Shire Council will take place at 10 am on Wednesday 15 September, following the resignation of Councillor Melanie Likos. The vacancy will be filled by a countback of all formal votes from […]

Four Coffs Harbour councillors have been found to have engaged in misconduct by the NSW Office of Local Government. They will lose their fees for two months after failing to attend two official Council meetings, depriving the meetings of a quorum, and breaching the code of conduct. Read more here.

Buloke Shire CEO Anthony Judd has resigned after 3 years in the top job, and 15 years at the council. He will take up a role with the State Government department DELWP in October. More details here Keep up to date with Victorian Council CEO movements here.

On the Roundup today… a new 30 year infrastructure strategy released for Victoria; Adelaide appoints a new CEO; Deputy Mayors come and go; a Western Australian council under investigation; and the world’s best new public library announced. Links:Infrastructure Victoria releases updated 30 year strategy; MAV respondsStrathbogie Shire Deputy Mayor resignsBass Coast aims to be first Victorian […]