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Whittlesea City Council has named its replacement for departing CEO Craig Lloyd… at least for the time being. The Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Environment, Debbie Wood, will take up the Acting CEO position from the 21st of next month. Ms Wood has been part of the council’s executive team since 2020, and previously worked […]
Continue ReadingCentral Highlands Council CEO Aaron Johansson has resigned his position effective immediately. Mr Johansson joined the council in January last year. He was previously the CEO of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, and Charters Towers Regional Council. The Council has appointed Gary Stevenson as interim CEO until mid-May, and is starting recruitment for a permanent chief executive. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Wednesday, 22nd April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much 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 Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast […]
Continue ReadingHawkesbury City Council is drawing a line in the sand against what it describes as a disturbing rise in bullying, sexism, and racism within the region. Mayor Les Sheather and a majority of Councillors have issued a joint declaration, condemning unprovoked attacks against staff and residents. The Council is particularly concerned about a local publication […]
Continue ReadingThe Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has confirmed a shake-up of its elected members following a decision by the Court of Disputed Returns. The ruling stems from an invalidity complaint lodged by the Western Australian Electoral Commission regarding the 2025 local government elections. While the Shire noted the initial results were marred by “eligibility matters,” the […]
Continue ReadingThe District Council of Grant is looking to trade in its 1996 origins for a fresh identity, proposing a transition to the Southern Limestone Coast Council. The move, announced this week, marks the first major overhaul of the Council’s branding since it was formed via amalgamation nearly thirty years ago. Mayor Kylie Boston says the […]
Continue ReadingHire e-scooters are being pulled off Hobart’s streets, after the City Council decided to axe the controversial scheme in favour of an e-bike-only model. Pulse Tasmania reports the decision follows years of complaints regarding safety risks, poor rider behaviour, and footpaths being cluttered with dumped devices. Disability advocates had repeatedly warned the scooters posed a […]
Continue ReadingLocal governments across Australia are bracing for significant budget impacts following a landmark ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) that mandates the recovery of surging fuel costs within the road transport industry. The Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026, which takes effect today, April 21, is the first of […]
Continue ReadingWestern Australia’s Local Government Inspector,Tony Brown, has extended the appointment of the monitor at the City of Perth by two months. The extension, confirmed this week, ensures that Carol Adams OAM will remain in the role until July 19, 2026. Ms. Adams was initially appointed on January 19, 2026, for a three-month period following reports […]
Continue ReadingTownsville Mayor Nick Dametto has issued an urgent plea to the State Government for a permanent increase in police presence during major events, citing a breakdown in public safety that saw families forced into traffic and an alleged physical assault in the CBD. Following Thursday night’s North Queensland Cowboys home game, residents reported an “intimidating […]
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