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Cardinia Shire Council has received a decision from Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) on its proposal to register ‘Honora Fields’ as the suburb name for the area covered by the Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan. GNV confirmed that ‘Honora Fields’ is a compliant name and has reserved it for use as a suburb name. However, the […]
Continue ReadingCamden Council has installed new surveillance cameras at three illegal dumping hotspots in Leppington, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce waste crime across the local government area. The cameras, funded through the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Illegal Dumping Prevention Program, are operating around the clock at Ingleburn Road, Park Road, and the corner […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Kingston has endorsed a new Governance and Cultural Improvement Action Plan, outlining a series of practical initiatives designed to strengthen governance practices, foster a collaborative organisational culture, and support effective leadership and decision-making. The plan was developed through a dedicated councillor working group established earlier this year, drawing on input from all […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of 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 #592 The 2026 […]
Continue ReadingThe Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has ruled in favour of Sunshine Coast Council, dismissing a union bid to alter long-standing on-call pay arrangements for local government staff. The dispute arose after the Queensland Services Union filed action on behalf of an environmental health officer, arguing that the council’s salaried officers certified agreement was being breached […]
Continue ReadingThe Shire of York has officially announced the appointment of Alina Behan as its new Chief Executive Officer, concluding a comprehensive recruitment process led by the Council. Shire President Cr Chris Gibbs said Alina’s existing ties and deep familiarity with the municipality are major assets for the region’s upcoming initiatives. Cr Gibbs highlighted her strong […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Monash has reappointed Dr Andi Diamond as Chief Executive Officer through to 31 July 2030, with Mayor Stuart James citing strong community satisfaction results and organisational stability as the basis for the decision. Dr Diamond was first appointed CEO in 2012 and previously served as Director of Community Services from 2000 to […]
Continue ReadingFormer City of Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly has broken down while giving evidence at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, admitting she sent an anonymous email to journalists and councillors alleging fraud and corruption at the council she ran — and that she concealed her identity because she feared her position would be terminated […]
Continue ReadingA long-running dispute between South Gippsland Shire Council and the Korumburra Senior Citizens Centre Inc is reportedly set to proceed to a four-day Supreme Court of Victoria hearing in early December, after court-directed mediation on 3 June failed to resolve the matter. The South Gippsland Sentinel-Times reports that the dispute centres on the vacant Korumburra […]
Continue ReadingGold Coast City Council has reduced its proposed general rate increase from 5.7 per cent to 4.7 per cent, following a special budget meeting that saw significant internal division among councillors. The 4.7 per cent figure aligns with Brisbane’s CPI for March, the formula the City has applied consistently for the past decade under Mayor […]
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