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Whittlesea City Council is down to nine councillors, after VCAT voided the result of the council’s Lalor Ward election. The Star Weekly is reporting the outcome of an investigation into suspected vote tampering in the ward, which it says it has confirmed with the VEC. Stevan Kozmeski was declared elected on preferences after October’s election, […]
Continue ReadingShane Gray has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Boulia Shire Council in Queensland. Mr Gray has held various senior executive positions in local government including roles at Barcaldine Regional Council, Gympie Regional Council, and Nanango Shire Council. He takes over from Acting CEO Kaylene Sloman. Previous CEO Lynn Moore announced her […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council has announced the immediate resignation of Councillor Brett Cunningham, who served as an elected Councillor since 2020 and held the position of Mayor during 2023 and 2024. Mr Cunningham has cited the need to prioritise his and his family’s health and wellbeing. The council will consult the Victorian Electoral Commission about […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s 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 updates and […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup, available now: Also in this episode, a new survey reveals the extent of the planner shortage in local government – Regional Cities Victoria Chair and Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali joins Chris to discuss. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from […]
Continue ReadingPer 9News: The Liberal Party has scored a court victory over Boroondara Council, after the council removed a number of A-frame signs from outside an early voting centre in Kew earlier this week. The council had argued the signs were a risk to pedestrians and road users, having earlier advised candidates of a limit of […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has received the final report from municipal monitors overseeing Moonee Valley City Council. The monitors, Ms Prue Digby and Mr Phillip Carruthers, have reported substantial improvements in the council’s operations during their 13-month oversight period from January 2024 to February 2025. Key achievements highlighted in the report include […]
Continue ReadingNoosa Council management has announced a lockout of union members participating in industrial action. Council CEO Larry Sengstock has ordered staff involved in protected strike action from today to stay away from work until Monday. The lockout comes after unions rejected Council’s revised pay offer of a 14 percent increase over three years. Around one-fifth […]
Continue ReadingIn an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingSouth Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Allison Jones to the Chief Executive Officer position at an additional council meeting this morning. Ms Jones has been with the Council for nearly five years, as Director of Performance and Innovation, and serving recently as interim CEO. She has held previous positions at Bass Coast and Latrobe Councils, […]
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