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Maribyrnong Mayor Cr Pradeep Tiwari has stepped aside from his duties as mayor and councillor, after being charged with traffic offences, including dangerous driving. The allegations relate to an incident last June before he was elected to council. The Council said the mayor had stood down in accordance with Local Government Act requirements and while […]
Continue ReadingTown of Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter has resigned with immediate effect. He said his decision was not made lightly, and comes after thorough consideration of his options. His resignation leaves the Council without a quorum for the second time in six years. The Town said it is awaiting advice from the Department of Local […]
Continue ReadingIn the Monday, 25th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more of the latest 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. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingTwo municipal monitors will be appointed to Kingston City Council, commencing Monday 25th August through the end of this year. Local Government Minister Nick Staikos has announced that John Tanner will be one of the monitors, with the second to be appointed at a later date. Mr Tanner is currently a monitor at Hobsons Bay […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup is back today with the latest news from across the local government sector, including: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council has appointed Adam McSwain as its new Chief Executive Officer. Adam, who currently serves as Director Infrastructure and Assets at Hume City Council, will begin his new role on August 25th. He has previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Edwards River Council in New South Wales and held director-level positions […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]
Continue ReadingOn your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news […]
Continue ReadingOn your Friday edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingCootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has received approval to proceed with its long-sought demerger. The Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, announced today that the council will split into two separate entities, reversing a controversial 2016 forced amalgamation. Mayor Abb McAlister met with the Minister in Gundagai earlier today, where the Boundaries Commission and Public Inquiry reports […]
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