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Central Darling Shire in far west NSW is set to hold its first council election in over a decade on September 20, marking a historic transition from administration. The election will implement a new Rural and Remote Council model, featuring a hybrid structure of three elected councillors (one for each ward) and three appointed by […]
Continue ReadingToday on 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 priority access […]
Continue ReadingFrankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon has announced his resignation after six years in the role, and more than seven at the council. Mr Cantillon says he will finish up next month, and will be taking a break after 40 years in public service, including roles with state governments in Victoria, NSW and Tasmania. The council […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s 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 ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more of the latest 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 […]
Continue ReadingMatthew Cripps has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Bayside City Council, and has commenced in the role with immediate effect. Mr Cripps is the council’s former Director of City Planning and Amenity, and has served as Acting CEO since March, when long term CEO Mick Cummins left the organisation after six […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more of the latest 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and 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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingVCAT has ruled that Knox City Council‘s Baird Ward election remains valid despite fraudulent votes. This follows a separate decision last month that voided the Whittlesea City Council Lalor Ward election results. The Victorian Electoral Commission said its safeguards had successfully detected multiple ballot paper returns in these elections, demonstrating the effectiveness of its integrity […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Chris is joined today by Narrabri Shire Mayor Darrell Tiemens to talk about the push to get a major retailer back in the town, and much more. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – […]
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